Lost
Red-lid contact lens case, lost near Amtrak in Altoona
Altoona-Johnstown
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I lost my contact lens yesterday around 4:15pm near the Amtrak station on 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona, in the Altoona-Johnstown area. It was inside a small black oval case with a bright red lid and a tiny white sticker with an 'L' on it for the left eye. The lens is clear and prescription -1.75, and I wear it every day; going without it is a real bother and I really need it back. The case has a faint scratch on the lid, and the lid closes snugly. If anyone found it, I’d be grateful to get it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Altoona-Johnstown
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