Sight is one of the five most important senses in human life. The better we take care of our eyes, the more we pay attention to eye health, the better our vision becomes. If you have problems with your eye health and use contact lenses, you need to be extra careful. Contact lens wearers are always at risk of a deadly infection called acanthamoeba keratitis.
If you wear contact lenses, you should be prepared for a deadly infection called acanthamoeba keratitis. This infection can cause permanent vision loss or blindness. Despite being a rare infection, one should be prepared for it given its devastating effects. Experts issued important warnings especially to those who don't remove their contact lenses when showering.
Experts stated that wearing contact lenses in the shower increases the risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis, which is why they warned against wearing them when showing contact lenses. In general, if we encounter Acanthamoeba, it does no harm. However, when the amoeba infects the cornea, it results in acanthamoeba keratitis.
Although it is a rare infection, it is more common in contact lens wearers. It can cause serious complications for patients, resulting in blurred vision or permanent vision loss. In severe cases, a corneal transplant may be necessary.
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a very painful and serious eye condition that affects the cornea. Acanthamoeba is a naturally occurring, free-living amoeba (protozoa).
Acanthamoebas live in sources such as tap water, sewage systems, soil, swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas.