Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation

The Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation is a non-profit organization established in March 2022 by Juliette Vila Sinclair Spence. The foundation's primary focus is raising global awareness of Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK). The foundation provides a central hub of information regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of AK. Additionally, it offers support to patients affected by AK and their families. The foundation is located in Hoorn, The Netherlands, with an address at Bertus Aafjeshof 180, 1628 VV. The foundation's contact information includes a phone number, +31 (0) 627 624 875, and an email address, [email protected]. The Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation operates with a global reach, supported by a network of ambassadors representing various countries. Ambassadors are in place for Australia, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The foundation's team includes a CEO, Founder & Patient Advocate, a Treasurer & ICT Manager, a Secretary & Ambassador for Switzerland, a Social Media Manager, and a UK AK Awareness Advisor. The foundation also collaborates with medical experts, including Professor John Dart from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a corneal refractive and cataract surgeon at Magrabi Hospital in Saudi Arabia, the Executive Director of Clinical and Medical Sciences at Lexitas Pharma Services, a sub-investigator in multiple dry eye and contact lens clinical trials, and an Assistant Professor at Purdue University, USA. The foundation's core activities revolve around providing information and support related to Acanthamoeba Keratitis. The foundation's competitive advantages include fierce advocacy for AK patients, global awareness campaigns, and a support network for patients and their families. The foundation's approach is patient-first, emphasizing empathy and support. The organization is dedicated to raising awareness and collaborating with medical experts. The Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation targets the Healthcare, Education, and Non-Profit industries. The foundation's technology stack includes Apache, SVG, WordPress, and PHP.