Acanthamoeba as commensal in asymptomatic soft contact lens wearers

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Acanthamoeba as commensal in asymptomatic soft contact lens wearers

• IRAS ID

  189681

• Contact name

  Joanne McGarry

• Contact email

  joanne.mcgarry@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by Free Living Amoebae (FLA) of Acanthamoeba genus. These organisms are widely distributed in the environment and can be found in the air, soil and water, air-conditioning units as well as commensals in the upper respiratory tract of humans. Acanthamoeba keratitis is a serious infection that can lead to visual loss. The incidence of acanthamoeba keratitis is increasing worldwide. More and more studies addressing various characteristics of the infection including organism are being addressed by way of new research.

  Commensal status of the organism has not been studied well so far.

  MAIN STUDY AIM
  To estimate acanthamoeba infestation in asymptomatic soft contact lens wearers

  SECONDARY STUDY AIMS
  1. To evaluate contact lens hygiene practise and the relationship to commensal state
  2. To evaluate relationship between type of contact lens and commensal state

• REC name

  West of Scotland REC 5

• REC reference

  16/WS/0136

• Date of REC Opinion

  7 Nov 2016

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion