Contact lenses after acanthamoeba
Discussion
Any opthomoligists in?
Few years ago I was using contacts all the time. I then got acanthamoeba keratitis. Thanks to the NHS and a brilliant consultant who caught it straight away I recovered after 6 months drops with no lasting effects.
I've still not got used to glasses and wondering about lenses again. I never discussed using them at the time with the Dr because back then I didn't want to touch them. Is this a bad idea? Can I even wear them now?
It's difficult to discuss with drs and contact lenses people as most have never heard of it. Even when I had it and had a follow up with a registrar he disagreed with the diagnosis,but was soon put in his place by the consultant.
Few years ago I was using contacts all the time. I then got acanthamoeba keratitis. Thanks to the NHS and a brilliant consultant who caught it straight away I recovered after 6 months drops with no lasting effects.
I've still not got used to glasses and wondering about lenses again. I never discussed using them at the time with the Dr because back then I didn't want to touch them. Is this a bad idea? Can I even wear them now?
It's difficult to discuss with drs and contact lenses people as most have never heard of it. Even when I had it and had a follow up with a registrar he disagreed with the diagnosis,but was soon put in his place by the consultant.
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