Amoeba in Tap Water Linked to Vision Loss in Southern State

• A 'devastating' amoeba has been found in tap water in a Southern state.
• The amoeba is linked to cases of permanent vision loss.
• The severity of the amoeba's effects depends on where it takes hold in the body.
• Consequences range from eye problems to potentially fatal brain disease.
• The exact number of affected individuals and specific locations are not detailed.