Help Us Raise Awareness
What is Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK)?
AK is a devastating eye infection.
Leads to: excruciating pain. Extreme light sensitivity. Severe vision loss. Risk of losing the eye.
The Challenge: highly misdiagnosed. Difficult to treat.
Main Prevention: avoid exposing contact lenses to water.
OUR GOALS
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To raise global awareness of Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
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To provide a hub of information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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To offer hope and support to AK patients, their family and friends across the world.
HOW WE CAN HELP
AK Patient
Get support, inform & empower yourself
CL Wearer
Protect your eyes & learn about prevention
HCP
Diagnosis, treatment & patient perspective
AK
What is it, how it happens & symptoms
Support Group
You are not alone, join a support group
Resources
Educational material, information & stories
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Think Acanthamoeba Keratitis Is Rare?
It’s Time to Update Medical Education & Protocols!
Think Acanthamoeba Keratitis Is Rare?
It’s Time to Update Medical Education & Protocols!
