Dear Contact Lens User
This is to inform you as a recent user of Complete ® contact lens solution there has been a voluntary recall issued from the manufacturing company, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), for ALL bottles of Complete ® Moisture Plus Multi-purpose solutions. This recall is based on recent data made available from the US centre for Disease control and prevention (CDC) that indicated there may be an increase in infections of Acanthamoeba, a naturally occurring water-borne organism, with the use of Complete ® Moisture Plus.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00260
Acanthamoeba can cause serious eye infections in contact lens users . Based on the information from the CDC, Dr. Bauman and Dr. Peterson recommend discontinuing the use of Complete ® Moisture Plus contact lens solutions and disposing of all bottles of Complete ® contact lens solutions . It is also recommended to dispose of any lens cases as well as contact lenses that have been used with Complete ® Moisture Plus solutions. AMO can be contacted directly at 1-888-899-9183 for return and replacement instructions.
As an alternative to Complete ® Moisture Plus solutions Dr. Bauman and Dr. Peterson recommend one of the following two solutions. In addition to the manufacturer's instructions for these solutions, we also recommend digital cleaning / rubbing of the lens for 20 seconds per side (using 3 to 4 drops of solution) as part of the cleaning routine.
1. Clear Care® by CibaVision®
Instructions for the use of ClearCare are available at the following website:
http://www.cibavision.ca/lens_care/clear_care.shtml
Important points when using Clear Care®:
• Clear Care ® should always be used with the ClearCare ® lens case and the built-in neutralizing disc that is provided in every package
• Always soak lenses in the provided lens case for at least six hours prior to wearing
• When a new package of Clear Care ® is opened, always use the new lens case provided to ensure proper neutralization. Discard the old case to reduce the potential for contamination
• Never put Clear Care® directly into the eye
• Never rinse lenses with Clear Care® immediately prior to insertion on the eye
• Never use Clear Care in a flat lens case
2. Opti-Free EXPRESS® by ALCON ®
Instructions for the use of Opti-Free EXPRESS ®are available at the following website:
http://www.alcon.com/alcon-products/consumer-vision-care.asp
Important points when using Opti-Free EXPRESS ®:
• Thoroughly rinse each side of the lens (5 seconds) with Opti-Free EXPRESS ®
• Fill your ALCON® Lens Case with enough fresh Opti-Free EXPRESS ® to cover the lenses. Store lenses in the closed lens case overnight or at least 6 hours . After soaking, lenses are ready to wear
General recommendations for safe and healthy contact lens wear are available from the American Optometric Association:
• Always wash your hands before handling contact lenses.
• Carefully and regularly clean contact lenses, as directed by your optometrist.
• Store lenses in the proper lens storage case and replace the case at a minimum of every three months. Clean the case after each use, and keep it open and dry between cleanings.
• Use only products recommended by your optometrist to clean and disinfect your lenses. Saline solution and rewetting drops are not designed to disinfect lenses.
• Only fresh solution should be used to clean and store contact lenses. Never reuse old solution. Contact lens solution must be changed according to the manufacturer's recommendations, even if the lenses are not used daily.
• Follow the recommended contact lens replacement schedule prescribed by your optometrist.
• Remove contact lenses before swimming or entering a hot tub.
• See your optometrist for your regularly scheduled contact lens and eye examination.
