Woman’s Cornea Gets ‘Eaten’ by Parasite After Contact Lens Blunder

Forty-seven-year-old Emma Marsden developed a rare corneal infection from a parasite after washing her face with her contact lenses still on, io9 reports. The incident underscores the importance of proper contact lens hygiene — even a moment of carelessness can lead to serious eye complications.

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