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On May 25, 2007, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) decided to voluntarily recall Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution. The decision was made in response to information received from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding eye infections from the microorganism Acanthamoeba. The report was based upon interviews with 46 patients who had developed Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) since January 2005. A total of 39 of these patients were wearing soft contact lenses and 21 of them were using the solution in question.

AMO is working closely with the CDC and has recalled the contact lens solution acting out of caution. There has been no evidence of contamination of the product and none of the other AMO products have been implicated in this inquiry.

Acanthamoeba is a naturally occurring organism that can cause a serious eye infection known as Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK). The organism can be found in water, soil, sewage systems, cooling towers and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The incidence of AK has been estimated to be one to two cases per million contact lens users. It is usually associated with contact lens wearers who improperly store/handle/disinfect their contact lenses. For example, many patients use tap water to clean their lenses. It is also found in those who swim, use hot tubs, or those who over-use their disposable contact lenses without properly disinfecting them while trying to extend their life and save money.

Please contact us if you experience any of the following symptoms: eye pain, eye redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, a foreign body sensation in the eye and/or excessive tearing. Symptoms can last for weeks to months and are not uniform in their presentation. Early infections with Acanthamoeba can be similar to other eye infections but advanced AK causes severe pain with possible loss of vision that could require corneal transplant.

Please discontinue the use of this product immediately and call 1-888-899-9183 for more information. You can report adverse reactions related to this product to the FDA at 1-FDA-1088.

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