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Contact Lens Solution Recalled After Infection Tainted Users

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) began receiving reports of an eye-blinding disease that was linked to a specific brand of contact lens solution. Based on reports, manufacturers of Moisture Plus contact lens solution recalled millions of bottles of the solution, becoming one of the largest contact lens solution recalls.

Users of the contact lens solution are advised to contact a doctor if they experience any of the following symptoms:

* eye pain or redness

* blurred vision

* sensitivity to light

* the feeling of something in the eye

* excessive tearing

Details of the Moisture Plus Recall

The disease, Acanthamoeba Keratitis, has been confirmed in 138 patients since the beginning of the outbreak in January 2005, according to the CDC. Of these 138, the epidemiologists have been able to interview 46, 21 of whom claimed to have used the AMO Moisture Plus contact lens solution. The disease itself is a keratitis, or an inflammation of the cornea, caused by the presence of the Acanthamoeba parasite. This corneal disease is both serious and difficult to treat, as it does not respond well to medication and can lead to loss of sight in the patient.

While the agency has been quick to point out the preliminary nature of the link between the corneal disease and the contact lens solution, AMO did not hesitate in instituting the contact lens solution recall and has advised anyone using the unsafe lens solution to discard all bottles, as well as any lenses or lens cases that may have come in contact with the Moisture Plus lens solution.

Unsafe Contact Lens Solution?

The Moisture Plus recall is not the first conducted by AMO, as the company has had previous issues with contamination of its contact lens solution products.

AMO implemented a contact lens solution recall in late 2006 of 2.9 million units of the same Moisture Plus contact lens solution, after contamination was detected within the production line at a Chinese factory. Because of the history associated with the two recalls -- although unrelated -- with AMO, their safety records have been questioned. While no litigation has been presented against AMO for the alleged tainted Moisture Plus contact lens solution recall, it may be advisable that individuals who were affected by the recall contact an experienced attorney.

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