In a letter to doctors, Alcon reassures consumers that Optifree can be safely used for disinfection of contact lenses.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Alcon confirms Optifree safe for your contacts
In a letter to doctors, Alcon reassures consumers that Optifree can be safely used for disinfection of contact lenses.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Bausch & Lomb solution and fungal infections
Bausch & Lomb halts US shipments of lens solution
Bausch & Lomb agreed to stop shipping its ReNu MoistureLoc brand contact lens solution in the United States after some users were diagnosed with a serious eye infection, the Food and Drug Administration said on Monday.
Bausch & Lomb suspended sales of all ReNu solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong in February after reports of similar infections, although the company later said that tests found no evidence to suggest its products were the cause.
The FDA said 109 preliminary reports of a rare fungal infection that may cause loss of vision had been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 17 U.S. states.
The agency said it was not aware of a direct link between the Fusarium fungus and any specific product, but in 26 cases so far, patients used Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MoistureLoc solution.
"We do not at this point have information that gives us a direct cause-and-effect link between any particular product or any particular action," Dr. Daniel Schultz, head of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, told reporters on a conference call.
Bausch & Lomb agreed to stop shipping its ReNu MoistureLoc brand contact lens solution in the United States after some users were diagnosed with a serious eye infection, the Food and Drug Administration said on Monday.
Bausch & Lomb suspended sales of all ReNu solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong in February after reports of similar infections, although the company later said that tests found no evidence to suggest its products were the cause.
The FDA said 109 preliminary reports of a rare fungal infection that may cause loss of vision had been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 17 U.S. states.
The agency said it was not aware of a direct link between the Fusarium fungus and any specific product, but in 26 cases so far, patients used Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MoistureLoc solution.
"We do not at this point have information that gives us a direct cause-and-effect link between any particular product or any particular action," Dr. Daniel Schultz, head of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, told reporters on a conference call.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Incredible comfort from new contact lenses!
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
If you experience a red eye or eye pain, call us!
We always tell patients if they experience redness, pain or discomfort to call us. That way, we can determine if there is a serious problem which needs treatment. Only a thorough evaluation using a biomicroscope can adequately diagnosis a corneal problem. The story below is an excellent illustration why we want to hear from you if you are experiencing problems with your eyes.
Fungal Eye Infections Rising (Click title to read entire story)
...told me I was a lucky person, because most people probably would've had to get a cornea transplant," she said. "They were able to find out what it was in time, but that even scares me because so many people don't go to the doctor right away to get a culture. Imagine what can happen.
Fungal Eye Infections Rising (Click title to read entire story)
...told me I was a lucky person, because most people probably would've had to get a cornea transplant," she said. "They were able to find out what it was in time, but that even scares me because so many people don't go to the doctor right away to get a culture. Imagine what can happen.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Custom sunglass clips for your glasses!
Enjoy comfortable vision with sunglass clips customized to fit YOUR GLASSES! Stop in today and get yours. Proper sunwear provides crisper and more comfortable vision while protecting your eyes from certain diseases.
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