Contact lenses in Bali pool water triggered rare eye infection
Matt Flack swam in Bali pools while wearing contact lenses. He developed acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare eye infection that can cause blindness.
Why it mattersContact lens wearers who swim in pools or seawater risk a serious infection that can cause blindness if left untreated.
AustraliaWarns Australian travellers and contact lens wearers about infection risks when swimming overseas, particularly in Bali.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·7news.com.au
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