Blindspots: The Hidden Dangers of Contact Lens Hygiene A recent case in the UK has highlighted a disturbing trend in modern eye care, with a woman contracting a rare amoeba infection from her contact lenses.
Emma Marsden's harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder that the risks associated with contact lens wear are more nuanced than many realize.
According to statistics, 93% of cases involving acanthamoeba keratitis, a potentially blinding infection, affect people who wear contacts.