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Acanthamoeba Keratitis FAQs

What is Acanthamoeba Keratitis?

Acanthamoeba is a microscopic parasite that may invade the cornea, causing a potentially serious eye condition known as Acanthamoeba Keratitis. This condition usually effects contact lens wearers and can be obtained by lens contact with lake or sea water, swimming pools, contact lens solution, and bad contact lens hygiene. The condition has two forms: cyst or active infection. Acanthamoeba Keratitis is the condition where the parasite Acanthamoeba and the bacteria Keratitis combine to cause infection in the cornea.

Am I at risk to get this infection?

If you are a user of AMO's Complete MoisturePlus contact solution, yes. AMO has recalled this brand of contact lens solution because it has been linked to many cases of Acanthamoeba Keratitis throughout the country. The CDC recommends throwing away any Complete MoisturePlus that you may still own. Consult your doctor at the first signs of Acanthamoeba Keratitis symptoms. Consult a contact solution recall lawyer to discuss your legal rights if you have been infected by Acanthamoeba Keratitis

How would I know if I had an Acanthamoeba Keratitis infection?

There are several symptoms to look out for if you think you may have an Acanthamoeba Keratitis infection:

• Eye pain
• Blurred vision
• Eye redness
• ensation that something is always in your eye.

Is Acanthamoeba Keratitis contagious?

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is not contagious person to person, but is contagious as a microscopic organism that can be transferred to eyes by infected contact lenses.

Can Acanthamoeba Keratitis be treated or cured?

Yes, Acanthamoeba Keratitis can be treated and sometimes cured. Topical medications, among other treatments, can be used to reverse the damage done by the infection.

If you have been the suffered due to the recall of Complete MoisturePlus contact solution, it is in your best interest to consult a contact lens solution recall lawyer at Williams Kherkher to set up a free initial consultation. Call 1.800-220-9341.