May 26, 2007
Consumers are being advised to discontinue using Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution, manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), after the product was linked to an outbreak of Acanthamoeba keratitis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
AMO has announced a voluntary recall of the product. The CDC is also recommending that people discard their current pair of contact lenses and the contact lens case. Acanthamoeba keratitis is very rare – about one to two cases per 1 million contact lens wearers – but if not treated properly, it can lead to vision loss or blindness.
The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating 138 confirmed cases with onset of symptoms on or after Jan. 1, 2005. Findings so far indicate people who used Complete MoisturePlus are at an increased risk of Acanthamoeba infection, compared to those who did not use this product.
The Academy will send out more detailed information on the Acanthamoeba keratitis investigation as it becomes available from the CDC and the FDA.
People should be advised to see an ophthalmologist if they have any of the following symptoms:
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensation of something in the eye
- Excessive tearing
The symptoms are not the same for everyone, and they can last weeks or months.
Clinical resources on Acanthamoeba keratitis from the American Academy of Ophthalmology:
Additional information for patients can be found on EyeCare America.
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AMO Recalls Complete MoisturePlus Solution in Response to CDC Investigation
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