Incidence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis in the United Kingdom in 2015: A Prospective National Survey.

Haneen JasimMariusz GrzedaBarny FootDerek ToleJeremy John Hoffman

Published in: Cornea (2023)

This study provides the first published data on the nationwide incidence of AK in the United Kingdom. The findings confirm an increasing incidence of AK, particularly among contact lens wearers since 1997/1998 to 1998/1999. PRSCLs were identified as a significant risk factor compared with DDSCLs. Misdiagnosis and treatment delays remain an ongoing problem for patients with AK.

Keyphrases

risk factors
cross sectional
electronic health record
big data
machine learning
deep learning