![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wearing-contact-lenses-in-the-shower-can-cause-permanent-vision-loss/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2_Extreme-Close-Up-Of-Person-Stretching-Eye.jpg&description=The optician explained that people who wear contact lenses in the shower face a greater risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis - a serious eye infection that can result in permanent visual impairmentPeople who wear contact lenses in the shower face a greater risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis Most of us don't think twice about our daily shower antics, but one health expert has warned that your cleaning routine could pose a health risk. People who wear contact lenses in the shower face a greater risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis, explains optician Tina Patel of Feel Good Contacts. Acanthamoeba keratitis is a serious eye infection that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. It is a naturally occurring, free-living amoeba that can affect the cornea. The organism lives in sources such as tap water, sewer systems, soil, swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas. Ms Patel said: "You can get Acanthamoeba keratitis if contaminated water comes into contact with the eye." And the risk of getting Acanthamoeba keratitis is increased when wearing contact lenses in the shower, "so don't wear lenses when showing", warned the optician. "When we encounter Acanthamoeba, in general, it doesn't cause any harm. However, when amoeba infects the cornea, this results in Acanthamoeba Keratitis," explained Tina. She added: "Although it's a rare infection, it is more common amongst contact lens users. "It can have severe complications for sufferers, resulting in visual impairments or permanent vision loss. In severe cases a corneal transplant may be necessary." Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE When amoeba infects the cornea, this results in Acanthamoeba Keratitis ( Getty Images/iStockphoto) This warning comes after a shocking case study revealed a woman had her left eye removed after she showered while wearing contact lenses and it got infected. Marie Mason, 54, from the UK, wore 30-day contact){kind=link}
The optician explained that people who wear contact lenses in the shower face a greater risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis – a serious eye infection that can result in permanent visual impairment
Most of us don’t think twice about our daily shower antics, but one health expert has warned that your cleaning routine could pose a health risk.
People who wear contact lenses in the shower face a greater risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis, explains optician Tina Patel of Feel Good Contacts.
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a serious eye infection that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness.
It is a naturally occurring, free-living amoeba that can affect the cornea.