Houma, LA
A 18-year-old male asked:
I wear the 30-day night and day wear contacts... what is the chance of the eye eating amoeba affecting my eye? (acanthamoeba keratitis)
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Very low: Acanthamoeba keratitis is associated with poor contact lens hygiene, and the use of home-made contact lens solutions. If you follow your eye doctor's recommendations regarding the proper use and cleaning of the contacts, your risk of this problem is minimal.
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