Bali terror as rare parasite ‘eats away’ at tourist’s eye

British Photographer Diagnosed With Rare Flesh-Eating Eye Infection After Swimming in Bali

UK photographer Matt Flack contracted acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare parasitic eye infection, after swimming in Bali with contact lenses. Facing severe pain and a lengthy treatment, he is now warning others about the risks of wearing lenses in water. 'It’s important for contact lens wearers to realize just because you wear dailies doesn’t mean you’re safe,' he said. British Photographer Diagnosed With Rare Flesh-Eating Eye Infection After Swimmi…

Bali terror as rare parasite ‘eats away’ at tourist’s eye

‘In the absolute worst-case scenario, I wave goodbye to my left eye. It’s a horrifying thought.’