He didn’t wake up thinking his life would change. The irritation in his eye felt like dust, the kind of thing most people blink away and forget. But as the burning intensified and his vision clouded, concern pushed him into the Cincinnati Eye Institute, where doctors uncovered the real threat: a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection silently attacking his cornea beneath his contact lens.
They traced it back to something millions do without a second thought—sleeping in contact lenses. Even lenses advertised for “extended wear” couldn’t protect him from the heightened risk. Despite swift treatment, the damage was done. Scarring stole much of his sight, forcing him to undergo a corneal transplant and adapt his work and daily life around permanent loss. His story now stands as a stark warning: remove your lenses, respect hygiene, and never assume small shortcuts are harmless.
