Acanthamoeba keratitis is the infection of the eye caused by the amoeba called Acanthamoeba. This amoeba affects the outer layer of the eye, that is the cornea. This microorganism is found in water bodies, soil, and air. It causes eye pain, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and excessive tearing.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I suggest you not to use the lenses. Because the solution which protects them from microbes has dried out, there are chances of acanthamoeba infections.
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