A 21-year-old American man, Mike Crumholz, has lost the sight in one eye due to a common mistake many contact lens wearers make. Mike wore contact lenses and fell asleep for 40 minutes without removing them, which led to a severe eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis.

Mike initially experienced eye irritation and swelling, but thought it would subside on its own. However, the discomfort persisted, and he eventually visited a doctor, who prescribed medication for a common viral infection. Unfortunately, his condition worsened, and he began experiencing vision problems in one eye.

After a month of struggling with eye pain and vision issues, Mike underwent a series of tests at a hospital, where he was diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis. This rare infection is caused by a single-celled amoeba found in soil, water, and air, and can lead to corneal ulcers, vision loss, and even blindness if left untreated.

Mike's doctors confirmed that his failure to remove his contact lenses before sleeping led to the infection, which ultimately resulted in the loss of sight in one eye. He now sees only darkness and blurry shapes with his affected eye.

Mike is now using social media to raise awareness about the importance of proper contact lens care and the dangers of sleeping in lenses. He hopes to prevent others from making the same mistake he did, which has left him with permanent vision loss.

This incident serves as a cautionary tale for contact lens wearers, highlighting the importance of following proper hygiene and care guidelines to avoid serious eye infections. By sharing his story, Mike aims to educate others and prevent similar cases of vision loss.

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