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Man's Eye Eaten by Parasite After Swimming With Contacts
25 Aug
Summary
- A man contracted Acanthamoeba keratitis after swimming in Bali with contact lenses.
- The rare infection causes a parasite to eat away at eye tissue.
- Symptoms included severe pain, redness, and light sensitivity.
A 38-year-old man from the UK contracted a severe eye infection, Acanthamoeba keratitis, after swimming in Bali while wearing his contact lenses. He initially experienced symptoms like eye pain, redness, and sensitivity to light, which he initially attributed to surfing conditions. The condition is caused by a microscopic parasite often found in water sources like pools and lakes.
Upon returning to the UK, doctors diagnosed him with Acanthamoeba keratitis. This rare infection occurs when the Acanthamoeba parasite burrows into the cornea, potentially causing significant vision loss. The man expressed extreme fear of blindness and the potential need for corneal transplants. He emphasizes that even daily contact lenses do not guarantee safety when exposed to water.
