A devastating mistake changed the life of a 39-year-old man, Groeschen, forever. One morning, he woke up with irritation in his eye, assuming it was due to allergies. However, the discomfort worsened over days, prompting him to seek medical attention.
At the Cincinnati Eye Institute, doctors revealed the cause: a bacterial infection caused by Pseudomonas. The culprit? Sleeping with contact lenses on. The bacteria thrived under the lenses, leading to a severe corneal ulcer. Though antibiotics cleared the infection, the scar tissue left behind caused permanent vision loss in one eye.
Groeschen, unable to work in his design restoration business, learned his only hope for regaining sight was a cornea transplant with a lengthy recovery period. Despite packaging suggesting contact lenses can be worn overnight, experts like Dr. William Faulkner warn against it, as it significantly increases the risk of corneal infections.
To protect your vision, always remove contact lenses before sleeping and follow proper hygiene practices.
