A Case of Descemet's Membrane Rupture in a Patient Affected by Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Abstract

Acanthamoeba is a ubiquitous protozoan that can affect the cornea, even colonizing the deep layers, causing rupture of the Descemet's membrane. Ultrasound biomicroscopy examination confirmed the severe pathogenicity of this parasite and confirmed that only a prompt diagnosis can limit the damage caused by this affection.