Woman, 21, Discovers Pain in Her Eye Is Actually a Parasite Eating Her Cornea (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Vivian Nosovitsky, a 21-year-old wellness coach living in a Mexican beach town, was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare and aggressive eye infection caused by a parasite likely contracted through tap water and contact lens use.
- The infection caused severe pain, temporary vision loss, and required around-the-clock medicated eye drops, forcing Nosovitsky to halt her active lifestyle and online business.
- She documented her experience on TikTok, where her story went viral, raising awareness about eye health and hygiene while receiving widespread support from both online followers and her local community.
- Despite the physical and emotional challenges, Nosovitsky remains hopeful about her recovery and emphasizes the importance of gratitude, mindset,
