It’s rare but there's a dangerous parasite found in water that can cause serious damage to your eyes. It's called Acanthamoeba. It's a parasite. There's only about 30 to 80 cases each year in the U.S. #Blind #Blindness #BlindMom #SightLoss #AbilityMom #fyp | Ability Mom
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