International Review of Ophthalmology ›› 2021, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (5): 393-396.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-5803.2021.05.005

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Advances in the pathogenic factors of acanthamoeba keratitis 

Gao Min1, Sun Xuguang2   

  1. 1 Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China; 2 Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Beijing 100005, China
  • Received:2021-02-02 Online:2021-10-22 Published:2021-10-25
  • Contact: Gao Min, Email：13691428289@163.com

Abstract: The increasing use of contact lenses worldwide has led to an increase in cases of acanthamoeba keratitis. This review summarized the results of the pathogenic factors of acanthamoeba keratitis, including the demographic features of the patients ( gender, age, profession), time of presentation, geographical distribution, and predisposing risk factors（contact lens wear, ocular trauma, ocular surgery, coexistent ocular disease or mixed-infection） from different countries in recent years. (Int Rev Ophthalmol,2020,45：393-396)

Key words: acanthamoeba keratitis, pathogenic factors