My eye had to be sewn shut after a parasite ate my cornea
A woman's eye infection from a parasite is raising awareness about contact lens safety.
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The brief
A woman is at risk of blindness in one eye after a parasite infected her cornea. The infection occurred after she washed her face while wearing contact lenses.
Coverage emphasizes the severe pain and potential blindness resulting from the infection. The story is covered by outlets including The Sun, The Nightly, and the New York Post.
Watch for further developments on the woman's condition and any additional safety guidelines for contact lens wearers.
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Quick answers
What caused the woman's eye infection?
The infection was caused by a parasite that entered her eye while she was washing her face with contact lenses in.
What is the current status of the woman's eye?
The woman's eye had to be sewn shut due to the infection. Coverage does not yet specify her current condition.
Which outlets are covering this story?
The story is covered by The Sun, The Nightly, New York Post, 스포츠조선, and Zamin.uz.
Coverage (6)
- 'A parasite ate through my eye after I made a common mistake with my contact lenses' GB News · 6h ago
- "It Hurt More Than Childbirth"...Woman Faces Risk of Blindness in One Eye After Washing Her Face While Wearing Contact Lenses 스포츠조선 · 6h ago
- Horror as parasite eats mum’s eye after one small mistake The Nightly · 6h ago
- Parasite ATE my eye after I washed face with water in UK… don't make my mistake The Sun · 6h ago
- Woman nearly loses her eye due to contact lenses Zamin.uz · 6h ago
- My eye had to be sewn shut after a parasite ate my cornea New York Post · 6h ago
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