British woman may lose sight after parasite linked to contact lenses

A 47-year-old British mother contracted a parasite by wearing contact lenses in the shower.

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The *Acanthamoeba* parasite is attacking her cornea, endangering her sight.

Doctors are fighting to save her eye, but damage may be permanent.

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