About the Study

Acanthamoeba corneal infections are challenging to treat. Patients often need eyedrops for the infection for 6 to 12 months or even longer.

Doctors donʼt know the best way to treat acanthamoeba. Some doctors think steroid drops help with vision and pain, but other doctors think steroids prolong the infection.

In this study, everyone will be treated with an eyedrop for acanthamoeba for the duration of the infection. After 1 month, some people will be started on steroid eyedrops and other people will get lubricating eyedrops. We will follow everyone closely to see if steroids are safe and effective for acanthamoeba infections

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