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[Acanthamoeba keratitis in Iceland from 1996-2021]

Sigurros Jonsdottir1, Ingibjorg Hilmarsdottir Hilmarsdottir2, Daniel Alexandersso3

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology Aalborg University Hospitaly.

Laeknabladid
|November 28, 2025
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Summary

Acanthamoeba keratitis, an eye infection linked to contact lens use, is rare but serious. Early diagnosis and awareness are crucial for preventing vision loss, especially in contact lens wearers.

Keywords:
Acanthamoebacontact lens userscorneal ring infiltrateincidencekeratitis

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