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The parasite, which burrows into the eye, can be picked up from a dirty case or from rinsing lenses in tap, river, pond or lake water.

Contact Wearers Beware of Eyeball-Eating Amoeba


By News on the Net ——--September 8, 2012

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An acanthamoeba may not be a term you’re likely to hear at the optometrist while being outfitted for a new prescription for contacts, but it’s a good reason to heed their warnings about proper contact lens care.

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