Mom’s Daily

I posted this topic in Women Only! blog but think it is better to spread the news.  I had gotten a severe eye infection previously and wasn’t able to wear contact lenses for more than a month.  I ended up having to see an eye doctor and another eye specialist.  Both of them told me that if I didn’t give proper attention, I can even go blind!  What happened was fungal infection is found in my eyes.

So, I am now extra careful with my eyes as I had worn contact lenses for more than 20 years.  If you are using the Complete MoisturePLUS contact solutions, please STOP IMMEDIATELY.  My eye specialist told me the batch in Asia is the one affected.

Here’s a news release from WebMD:

Nov. 22, 2006 — About 183,000 packages of 12-ounce Complete MoisturePLUS multipurpose contact lens solution and Complete MoisturePLUS Active Packs are being recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.

The FDA and Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), which makes the recalled products, say contact lens wearers should stop using the recalled products immediately.

People should remove their contacts and talk to an eye care specialist immediately if they experience eye infection symptoms such as redness, pain, tearing, increased sensitivity to light, blurry vision, discharge, or swelling, say the FDA and Advanced Medical Optics.

The recall only applies to 18 lots of the products, listed below.

“The vast majority” of Advanced Medical Optics’ contact lens solution products distributed in the U.S. and Europe “are not affected by this recall,” the company says.

Nonsterile contact lens solutions “may have serious health consequences, including eye infection,” Advanced Medical Optics says in a news release that is posted on the FDA web site.  (source)