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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.

It is imperative that individuals who used the contact lens solution contact a medical profession if they experience any of these 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. According to those who were infected, of the 46 intervied by CDC approximately 21 individuals had been linked to using the AMO brand of Moisture Plus. The disease itself is a keratitis, or an inflammation of the cornea, caused by the presence of the Acanthamoeba parasite. The disease, which predominately affects the cornea, can cause blindness in a victim and be difficult to treat as medication does not always work.

Although the CDC quickly linked the disease with the contact lens solution, AMO also quickly voluntarily recalled the solutions and advised users of the recent connection, recommending that the Moisture Plus solution be discarded.

Unsafe Contact Lens Solution?

Additionally, AMO has had contamination issues of its contact lens solutions prior to the latest recall.

In November 2006, AMO instituted a lens solution recall 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. Though the two lens solutions recalls do not appear related, the repeated contamination concerns related to the company have lead many to wonder about AMO’s safety record and their liability in any possible Moisture Plus lawsuit. 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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