A 33-year-old woman in China experienced an unusual medical revelation when doctors discovered five contact lenses stuck behind her left eye. The shocking discovery occurred during a plastic surgery procedure at the Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing.
Seeking Treatment for Facial Atrophy
The patient initially visited the hospital to address hemifacial atrophy, a condition that caused thinning and weakness on the left side of her face. Additionally, her left eye appeared slightly sunken. To improve her facial structure, the medical team planned an autologous fat grafting procedure.
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Doctors Stumble Upon a Shocking Find
During the surgery, as doctors injected fat behind her eyeball, they unexpectedly found not one, but five contact lenses lodged there. The woman later admitted that she had lost several lenses over the past few months but never imagined they had remained inside her eye.
A Surprising Relief for the Patient
Despite the shocking revelation, the removal of the lenses provided significant relief. Not only did the surgery improve her facial condition, but it also resolved the discomfort in her eye, which she had unknowingly endured.
Medical experts emphasise the importance of proper eye care and urge contact lens users to seek medical attention if they experience discomfort or suspect lost lenses.
