"As the rising flood waters of rivers across the country force people to seek higher ground, the American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds consumers to be vigilant with eye protection and eye care, particularly for contact lens wearers," according to an AOA press release. "Flooding causes an increase in the incidence of water-borne pathogens. These pathogens, including amoeba, parasites, bacteria and viruses, can be dangerous to the eye and may lead to infections and other complications even loss of sight. Doctors of optometry have seen an increase in flood-related eye infections, and believe that these cases will continue to rise in the coming weeks." Read more.
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