Here's why you shouldn't sleep with contact lenses on

Updated On: 07 March, 2023 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

A 21-year-old US man, who went to sleep with his contact lenses on his eyes, woke up to find that he had Acanthamoeba Keratitis, an infection caused by a deadly parasite. Now, he wants to spread awareness among people about it. Mumbai ophthalmologists delve into the infection and why people wearing contact lenses need to take care

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Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is an infection of the cornea with acanthamoeba, a parasite which is present in air, soil, dust and water. Image for representational purpose only. istock

Michael Krumholz, a 21-year-old US man had a very troubling experience recently after he woke up from a nap. The man from Florida, who slept with contact lenses on his eyes, woke up after 40 minutes to find that he had difficulty in seeing through one eye. Diagnosed with Acanthamoeba Keratitis, a severe form of infection to the eye affecting the cornea, and thus resulting in loss of vision and pain in the eye, he is currently undergoing treatment and has already had two surgeries.

Life hasn’t been easy for him after the experience because he can not only work but also cannot go outside, according to his GoFundMe page. Now, he wants to spread awareness about the infection and its effect especially among those who wear contact lenses. While doctors have told those wearing contact lenses over the years to never sleep with them, the latest experience is a reminder for every such person to understand why they need to take it seriously.

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