Support Groups & AK Community Fund.
The AK Community Fund
The AK community is a dedicated fund, fighting for better diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
The AK Community has been set up by patients who have suffered from, and in some cases are still suffering from, the effects of AK. The money raised will help Fight for Sight fund research into more effective treatment and diagnosis of this condition. Many cases could also be prevented by the provision of better information about the infection to contact lenses prescribes and wearers.
Charity Registration No: 1111438
Facebook Support Group | Acanthamoeba Keratitis Worldwide
Acanthamoeba Keratitis (also known as “AK”) is a relatively rare, serious and potentially blinding eye infection which is caused when a parasite invades the cornea. This group is for people who are suffering or have suffered through this debilitating infection. Its aims include increasing AK awareness, discussing new treatment options, and sharing success/failure stories regarding various ways of combating this infection.
It will also serve as a forum for AK sufferers to meet and discuss life after the infection as only other sufferers can truly understand.
Language: English – Spanish
Facebook Support Group | Acanthamoebe Nederland Belgie
Het doel van deze groep is om met elkaar in contact te komen wat AK betreft! Speciaal een Nederlandse site omdat het daar aan ontbrak. Ook om het e.e.a. uit te wisselen wat medicatie betreft, ziekenhuizen etc….
Language: Dutch
Facebook Support Group | Acanthamoeba Keratitis Brasil
Seja bem vindo!
Pagina sobre a doença rara que vem preocupando os oftalmologistas ao redor do mundo. Causando cegueira em indivíduos previamente sadios.
Language: Portuguese
