Here is a brief news video about a women who lost vision and needed several eye surgeries because she got a parasite called acanthamoeba . This exact scenario is why I tell patients not to swim in their contacts and not to sleep in their contacts unless I have specifically allowed them to do this.

Recently there has been an increase in contact lens related infections. There have also been some recalls of contact lens care solutions. I always recommend that patients use the proper solution and keep their contact lens case clean.

If you have any questions about this, please ask myself or the staff.

Be safe!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.