No amoebas in my eyes
I have been having problems with my right eye lately when wearing contacts. It gets bloodshot, photosensitive, and hurts like heck. Then I saw the contact solution I use, Advanced Medical Optics Complete MoisturePlus, has been recalled because it doesn't protect users from a nasty infection caused by amoebas. One of the side effects is death. Ouch. My opthamologist said I don't have the infection, and I should be thankful I don't. Apparently, it is bad news and very difficult to treat. Antibiotics are not very effective, but one treatment that has proven effective is diluting pool cleaner and putting that in your eyes. Nasty stuff.
My problems usually occur after bike rides. I wear sunglasses to prevent my contacts from drying out, and I don't usually use sunblock early in the morning. My doctor thinks I may be so focused when riding that my blink rate diminishes and the contacts dry out anyway.
Also, it was interesting to see the sponsored ads in Google purchased by trial lawyers fishing for folks who may have contracted the infection.