infectious diseases
Amebic Keratitis
Diagnosis of Amebic Keratitis
Examination and culture of corneal scrapings Consultation with an ophthalmologist is important for diagnosis and treatment of amebic keratitis. Diagnosis of amebic keratitis is confirmed by examination of Giemsa- or trichrome-stained corneal scrapings and by culture on special media. Viral culture is done if herpes simplex is considered. 