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MTV Lebanon
Contact lens transformed her life
A 46-year-old British woman experienced rare complications in her eye due to an amoebic keratitis infection caused by "Acanthamoeba" parasites linked to contact lens use. This led to a severe deterioration of her vision, ultimately necessitating the removal of her eye and the placement of an artificial one. Initially, she exhibited mild symptoms that she thought were just a common conjunctivitis, but her condition rapidly worsened, presenting with intense redness, pain, and light sensitivity. A precise diagnosis was made only after advanced testing. Treatment included antiparasitic drops and antibiotics, but her vision was not restored; she suffered a severe loss of visual ability and decided to have her eye removed to ensure her comfort. Doctors warn of the dangers of such infections despite their rarity, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent permanent vision loss or the need for complex surgical procedures.
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