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Parasite Ate My Eye: Mum's Horror Vision Loss
26 Oct
Summary
- A mum nearly lost her sight due to a parasite eating her cornea.
- She feared not seeing her newborn due to severe eye infection.
- A spray bottle fan is believed to have caused the rare infection.
A pregnant woman battled a rare eye infection that threatened her sight and her ability to see her newborn. Amy Weatherburn discovered a parasite, Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), was consuming her cornea, causing severe pain and vision loss.
Initially mistaking her symptoms for dry eyes during a heatwave in June 2026, Amy's condition worsened, making daylight unbearable. She feared she might not see her daughter, Ember, who was born on August 23, 2026. Medical professionals believe a combination of her lowered immune system due to pregnancy and exposure to water from a spray bottle fan contributed to the infection.
After treatment with specific eye drops, Amy's vision began to improve, and she was able to witness her daughter's birth. She continues to use prescribed medication and is raising awareness about AK. This infection, caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite, is rare but can be linked to water exposure, particularly for contact lens wearers, though not in Amy's case.
