Topic - The dangers of showering wearing contact lenses
There’s a horrifying risk for those of us who pop contact lenses in and
then, take a shower. That risk is the microscopic water-borne parasite
called Acanthamoeba. If it gets trapped between the contact lens and
cornea, this parasite will burrow into your eye and make itself at home. A British man traveled the terrifying 18-month long road from infection, to diagnosis to blindness to corneal scrapings, many rounds of eye drops, ultraviolet treatments, grafting of amniotic tissue to his cornea, to finally, a corneal transplant. He hopes to regain his vision by working with the organization, Fight for Sight. Be smart take out your contacts before swimming and showering. Don’t wear them too long. Don’t sleep with them. Don’t clean them with spit, or share them with others.
