Contact Solution Recall Blog

A newly released study shows that the newer contact lens designs and materials do not actually reduce the risk of infections or serious eye complications.
The study shows that newer contact lens materials that allow more oxygen to get to the eye as well as lenses that are designed to be thrown out daily do not […]

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A new “smart” contact lens may be able to help doctors and patients alike monitor glaucoma. Researchers at the University of California - Davis have developed a contact lens with a built in pressure sensor. 
Two students have developed a way of casting a polymer into a tiny device that can conduct electricity. In addition, it […]

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The FDA is now urging people to clean their contact lenses and looking into stronger testing requirements for new solutions before they go on the market.
Last week, a panel of experts met to discuss precautions that could be taken by contact lens wearers to minimize their chances of infection. The precautions include not re-using solution, […]

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Lawsuits concerning the eye infections fusarium keratitis and acanthamoeba keratitis continue two years after  ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution from Bausch & Lomb was recalled.
While the recall occurred in April of 2006, there are still lawsuits emerging from use of the contact lens solution at that time and from after the original recall occurred.
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There is a long list of possible damages that can be done to eyes through the use of contact lenses.
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of eye infections as well as an increase in the permanent damage being done to eyes through the use of contact lenses. The key bit of information […]

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