The video likely resonated with viewers due to its shocking and cautionary nature, combined with a personal story that highlights a relatable risk associated with contact lens wear. The creator's vulnerability and direct warning likely encouraged engagement and sharing.
Summary
The creator shares a personal story about how wearing contact lenses while showering led to a severe eye infection and vision loss. She warns viewers against making the same mistake to protect their eyesight.
Structure
1Introduction to the cause of blindness
2Explanation of the infection process
3Personal consequence of the infection
4Warning against showering with contacts
Call to action
Please never sleep, shower, or swim in your contacts. It is not worth risking losing your vision.
On-screen text
I always think about how I wouldn't be blind if I didn't shower with contacts in...
Transcript
In case you were wondering how I went blind from showering… because I was wearing contacts this allowed the ameobas that live in all water to get stuck on my eyes. They then embedded into my corneas and has been eating them for the past year. Please don’t make the same mistake I did. Please never sleep, shower, or swim in your contacts. It is not worth risking losing your vision. 🥲❤️🩹 #ey#eyesl#blindl#blindnesso#contactlensesc#acanthamoeba
Original caption
In case you were wondering how I went blind from showering… because I was wearing contacts this allowed the ameobas that live in all water to get stuck on my eyes. They then embedded into my corneas and has been eating them for the past year. Please don’t make the same mistake I did. Please never sleep, shower, or swim in your contacts. It is not worth risking losing your vision. 🥲❤️🩹 #ey#eyesl#blindl#blindnesso#contactlensesc#acanthamoeba