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Adam Chapman & Catherine Mackinlay

Bad shower practice can cause 'permanent vision loss', according to optician

Bad habits in the shower often go unnoticed because it's such an automatic activity. Some, however, can cause permanent loss of vision - according to experts.

Speaking to the Express, Optician Tina Patel of Feel Good Contacts said people need to think twice about wearing contact lenses in the shower. She added: "You can get Acanthamoeba keratitis if contaminated water comes into contact with the eye. And it is is increased when wearing contact lenses in the shower, "so don’t wear lenses when showering", warned the optician.

What is Acanthamoeba keratitis?

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