The European Commission has approved SIFI's Akantior as the first therapy anywhere in the world for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), an ultra-rare parasitic infection that can lead to blindness.

2013;39(2):158-161. Patient compliance with proper hygiene techniques is critically important for reducing contact lens–related Acanthamoeba spp infection. [2] Perhaps more critical is an ...

Confocal microscopy is a specialized test, which may aid in the early diagnosis of fungal, Acanthamoeba or Nocardia infection. PCR for microbial keratitis is a promising technique and offers a ...

The condition, called Acanthamoeba keratitis, is rare in the U.S., but when it does strike, it most often affects ...

The condition, called Acanthamoeba keratitis, is rare in the U.S., but when it does strike, it most often affects contact-lens wearers. McCasland, 23, who has lost vision in her right eye and is ...

Make sure that your case is clean, and filled up with solution. One of the most serious infections is acanthamoeba keratitis. It is an infection of the cornea – the clear, protective outer layer ...

CATANIA, Italy, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SIFI, a leading international ophthalmic company, announced the accomplishment of a key milestone in the pursuit of regulatory approvals in the United ...

It is an anti-amoebic polymer that acts on both the trophozoites and cysts of the protozoan acanthamoeba. It is formulated at a 0.8mg/ml (0.08%) concentration which makes it possible to administer ...