Contact Lenses Can Damage Sight

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New research claims infected contact lenses can cause users to lose their sight.

The study by Spire Leeds Hospital and St James’s University Hospital in Leeds reveals

one patient from Yorkshire loses their sight each year as a result of infections caused by the misuse of contact lenses.

James Ball headed the study and found that there are two infections which are most dangerous. These include Pseudomonas an aggressive bacteria and Acanthamoeba a protozoan infection. If diagnosed early, the first infection can often be treated easily; however the second is exceptionally difficult to heal.

“My concern is that contact lens suppliers have faced tougher competition as refractive eye surgery has improved,” says Ball.

“Patients are being advised that lenses can be worn continuously day and night for an entire month. This dramatically increases the risk of infection – ultimately it can cause loss of sight.”