Maureen Cronin, a New York lifeguard, nearly lost her vision in one eye after contracting acanthamoeba keratitis by wearing contact lenses while swimming. Initially misdiagnosed, she later underwent a failed cornea transplant and developed glaucoma. Now blind in the infected eye, Cronin aims to raise awareness on the dangers of wearing contact lenses while swimming. Maureen Cronin, a New York lifeguard, nearly lost her vision in one eye after contracting acanthamoeba keratitis by wearing contact lenses while swimming. Initially misdiagnosed, she later underwent a failed cornea transplant and developed glaucoma. Now blind in the infected eye, Cronin aims to raise awareness on the dangers of wearing contact lenses while swimming. Health and Fitness, Health Tips, Exercises & Workout Tips, Diet & Wellness | Times of India Lifestyle
