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Serious Eye Infections Associated With Soft
Contact Lens Use and Contact Lens Solution Results in Lens Cleaner
Recalls
In April 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported
"Bausch and Lomb announced that it is withdrawing all ReNu
with MoistureLoc products and is recommending
that consumers stop using ReNu with MoistureLoc immediately."
They also reported that there was a "recent increase in reports
of a rare but serious fungal infection of the eye in soft contact
lens wearers in the U.S." and that "The infection, a fungal
keratitis caused by the Fusarium fungus, may cause vision loss requiring
corneal transplants."
The FDA site also notes "an increasing number of reports of
rare but serious fungal infections in the eye that can cause permanent
blindness. Some patients have reported a significant loss of vision,
resulting in the need for a corneal transplant."
If you have used lens care products and have experienced any of
the following symptoms, the FDA and CDC urge you to contact your
doctor immediately:
- redness
- pain
- tearing
- increased light sensitivity
- blurry vision
- discharge or swelling
If you have taken any of these contact lens cleaner products and
may have suffered eye infections or other eye injuries, learn more
about your options and get an instant
answer to your questions. Call today and speak with an Attorney:
1.800.838.0800.
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$1.5 Million: Over the counter Pharmacy
cases. Two cases involving an over the counter drug. 2004
$5+ Million: Multiple pharmacy cases.
Involving damage caused by a prescription drug. 2004
"I was amazed at how the team at Burke and Eisner was able
to cut through it all, and successfully obtain the highest possible
compensation for my losses."
(NH Client)
FDA: Contact
Lenses and Eye Infections
FDA
Statement on Preliminary Bausch & Lomb Inspection Findings
(May 16, 2006)
FDA
Statement--Bausch & Lomb Global Recall of ReNu with MoistureLoc
Contact Lens Cleaning Solution
(May 15, 2006)
FDA: Preliminary
Public Health Notification - Fungal Keratitis Infections Related
to Contact Lens Use
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Fusarium
(Fungal) Keratitis - ReNu with MoistureLoc Identified as Likely
Cause of Increased Infection Risk
NY Times:
Lens Cleaner Is Recalled Worldwide
CDC: Fusarium
Keratitis --- Multiple States, 2006
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