Acanthamoeba keratitis

Texas Woman Faces Blindness After Rare Eye Infection from Swimming with Contact Lenses

A 23-year-old Texas woman, Brooklyn McCasland, faces severe complications, including blindness, after contracting acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare parasitic eye infection linked to swimming with contact lenses. Her story emphasizes the critical need for contact lens wearers to follow safety guidelines to prevent infections and protect their eye health.