A British tourist’s Bali vacation turned into a nightmare when he developed a rare, painful eye infection that could cost him his sight—thanks to swimming with contacts on. Matt Flack, a daily contact wearer for over 20 years, unknowingly exposed his cornea to Acanthamoeba, a parasite lurking in seawater and pools. What started as mild irritation spiraled into excruciating pain and light sensitivity, forcing a UK hospital diagnosis after a risky eye scraping. Now on intensive treatment, Flack warns others: never swim with contacts—and heed the warning before it’s too late.
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