'I stopped wearing contact lenses in the shower after this horror story'

I am never wearing them in the shower or when I swim again!07:35, 28 Jul 2026Wearing contact lenses rather than glasses is the preferred option for many. While they come with an ongoing cost, people find them useful for day-to-day convenience and a range of activities.‌I often used to wear my contacts in the shower. If I were showering in the morning now, I wouldn't put them in until afterwards - that way I can scrub my face without worrying about rubbing a lens out. But for years, I showered in contacts, until I read one horror story.‌I came across a story about a teen who started 'going blind' after a parasite entered her eye while showering - all because she showered while wearing contact lenses.‌Grace Jamison shared her story on social media, having been diagnosed with acanthamoeba ker