A routine cataract surgery turned into a medical mystery when doctors discovered an astonishing 27 contact lenses trapped under a woman's eyelid, reports Live Science. The 67-year-old UK woman, who had worn monthly disposable lenses for 35 years without regular eye check-ups, had experienced minor eye discomfort but had no major issues with her vision.
This is especially peculiar because failing to remove contact lenses from eyes can lead to serious infections. However, in this case the patient didn't report any major issues with her vision or excessive eye irritation pointing towards this anomaly.
