<p>Explore the hidden dangers of Acanthamoeba, a microscopic organism that can attach to contact lenses, causing severe eye infections like keratitis and even blindness. Learn how it happens, who’s at risk, and the steps to protect your vision.</p>

Explore the hidden dangers of Acanthamoeba, a microscopic organism that can attach to contact lenses, causing severe eye infections like keratitis and even blindness. Learn how it happens, who’s at risk, and the steps to protect your vision.

Danger in the Water:  Eyes on Acanthamoeba

<p>This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.&nbsp;</p>

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This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information. 

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