title: Acanthamoeba keratitis in Tennessee: a growing problem in patients wearing contact lenses.
abstract: All physicians evaluating a painful red eye in a contact lens wearer should consider the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Although it remains relatively rare, the incidence of this infection is on the rise. Clues to the correct diagnosis include a corneal abrasion that fails to heal appropriately, pain out of proportion to the clinical findings, and a history of poor contact lens hygiene. Prompt recognition and appropriate ophthalmologic intervention can improve the visual outcome for patients with this devastating corneal infection.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Johns
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Parrish
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Seal
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Jerkins
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Berrie
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Litchford
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Boone
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Elliott
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: O'Day
mesh_terms: D015823:Acanthamoeba Keratitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013714:Tennessee
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants