How is acanthamoeba keratitis treated?

How is acanthamoeba keratitis treated?

A topical antiseptic is the most common treatment for acanthamoeba. The antiseptic fights microorganisms. It’s applied directly to the surface of your eye. You may need these treatments for six months to a year. Sometimes your healthcare provider scrapes off some of your cornea before applying medication. This helps the medicine get deeper into your eye.

Your healthcare provider may also recommend antibiotics or antifungal medications. Steroids or pain relief medications can help reduce pain and inflammation.

You may need surgery for advanced acanthamoeba keratitis that doesn’t improve with topical therapy. This may include penetrating keratoplasty (PK). A PK is a full-thickness corneal transplant. A cornea from a donor replaces your damaged cornea.