title: Bilateral acanthamoeba keratitis and treatment strategy based on lesion depth.
abstract: METHODS
  This report summarizes a case of bilateral acanthamoeba keratitis in an 18-year-old male contact-lens wearer. Early diagnosis is important and combination treatment is recommended, tailored to the depth of the lesions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Treatment can be difficult, particularly since amoebic cysts are especially resistant. Surgery may be required for advanced cases. Suggestions for reducing corneal toxicity to antiamoebic therapy are included.
authors.affiliation: University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ottawa, Ont.
authors.forename: Mojgan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hassanlou
authors.forename: Anuj
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhargava
authors.forename: William G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Hodge
mesh_terms: D015823:Acanthamoeba Keratitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D048248:Acanthamoeba castellanii / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000293:Adolescent; D000563:Amebicides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / Q000382:microbiology*; D003315:Cornea / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000563:Amebicides