Parasites Infect Contact Lens Wearers
Continuing Recall of MoisturePlus Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
2 min - Aug 6, 2007
In May 2007, Advanced Medical Optics voluntarily recalled its MoisturePlus Multipurpose Solution for contact lenses because using this product may be associated with an increased risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis. This is a rare but serious eye infection that may cause vision loss and require corneal transplant. An investigation by CDC determined that the incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis was at least seven times greater in users of MoisturePlus than in those using other contact lens solutions.Clinicians should tell patients to stop using MoisturePlus immediately, and to replace their lenses and storage container. They should instruct patients to consult an eye care professional if they have symptoms of an ocular infection, such as redness, pain, excessive tearing, increased light sensitivity, blurry vision or a sensation of something in the eye. This is important because early diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis increases the chance of successful treatment.FDA is recommending that clinicians consider an Acanthamoeba infection when a patient presents with an infectious keratitis. When appropriate, the patient should be referred to an eye care professional to obtain a corneal scraping for laboratory analysis.Here are a few recommendations on how to prevent eye infections:Remove the lenses before any activity involving contact with water, including showering, using a hot tub or swimming.Wash the hands with soap and water and dry them before handling the lenses.Use fresh cleaning or disinfecting solution each time the lenses are cleaned and stored. Never re-use or top off old solution.And irrigate the storage case with sterile contact lens solution, never tap water, and leave the case open to dry after each use. Replace the case at least once every three months.FDA Patient Safety News: August 2007For more information, please see our website:http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/psn/transcript.cfm?show=66#3
How to Find Comfortable Contact Lenses : Toric Contact Lens Comfort TipsHow to Find Comfortable Contact Lenses : Toric Contact Lens Comfort Tips
1 min - Oct 22, 2007
Learn all about toric lens options for astigmatism when trying to find comfortable contact lenses in this free eye care video series.
Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) in Bakersfield, California
Einstein Medical
2 min - Oct 18, 2007
www.bakersfieldlasik.com - Dr. Gregory A. Stainer and the staff of Southwest Eye Care and Laser in Bakersfield, California have made a name for themselves as pioneers in the advancement of eye care. Implantable contact lenses (ICL) are considered an alternative to LASIK and other laser eye surgeries. The implantable contact lens is an implant that is placed behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. For more information about ICL, or to contact Dr. Stainer, visit www.bakersfieldlasik.com.
