Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the management of a case of recurrent scleritis and Acanthamoeba -positive scleral abscess in a patient after the use of miltefosine for recalcitrant Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Methods: This is a case study.
Results: In this study, we report a case of advanced Acanthamoeba keratitis with resultant corneal perforation with therapeutic keratoplasty and associated scleritis who later developed a scleral abscess after treatment with oral miltefosine. The scleral abscess was positive for Acanthamoeba cysts and trophozoites, and after treatment for an additional several months, the patient had complete resolution of her disease.
Conclusions: Acanthamoeba scleritis is a rare complication associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis. It has traditionally been treated as an immune reaction and associated inflammation, especially with the use of miltefosine. Management can require a multitude of different approaches, and in this situation, it has been demonstrated that scleritis can be infectious and that conservative management can be effective.
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