Archive for the ‘Handling Instructions’ Category
Dear Contact Lens Guy:
I have keratoconus with astigmatism and myopia. Also, I have scar tissue on my right eye and it is only correctable to 20/50. My left eye is corrected to 20/25, which I feel is not bad.
Yesterday, I received my new hybrid lens for the first time. The fitting technician had me take my right eye in and take it out. I had very minor problems doing this and I thought it was normal for the first time. Her instructions to me were to look up (continuously during the process), slide the lens down my eye and pinch the plastic part until I could grab it and take it out. Since I’ve had most of my problems with my right eye in the past, I thought this would be the most difficult eye and my left eye would
be a “piece of cake.”
WRONG!!!!
Last night, my right eye came out pretty fast – only minor problems. My left eye, however, gave me a fit. Read the rest of this entry »
You mention that you can piggy back a hard lens onto a soft lens. How, then, are the lenses removed. Can you just pop them both out at one time? My problem is I have Softperm lenses and they dry out in my eye and are difficult to remove. I have scratched my cornea on two occasions just trying to get them out. My ophthalmologist says the fit is perfect, but an optometrist friend of mind says that they probably do not fit correctly if I have this problem. Please advise. Thanks! Read the rest of this entry »
The Wall Street Journal reports a change in Chlorination of Water Supplies may be linked to increased eye infections.
Could a decrease in the amount of chlorine found in the Chicago area water supplies be to blame for the recent contact lens solution recall? According to the Wall Street Journal, Drs. Charlotte Joslin and Elmer Tu of the University of Illinois’ Department of Ophthalmology in Chicago have suggested that the increased eye infections and last year’s outbreak of fungal infections may be in relation to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision in 1998 that would restrict the levels of chlorine byproducts and other chemicals in drinking water. Read the rest of this entry »
The recent contact lens solution recall for Complete Moisture Plus MPS solution has had the entire contact lens industry in a frenzy.
This is the second solution recall within the past couple of years for completely different reasons. First, Renu with Moistureloc was pulled from the shelves and now Complete Moisture Plus. It is bad enough when all contact lens wearers have to worry and wonder if their eyes and vision are at risk, but the question is bound to come up, “Just how safe are soft contact lenses?“.
The good news is that contact lens can be extremely safe when used properly. Ask yourself the following questions: Read the rest of this entry »
IMPORTANT NOTICE
AMO has voluntarilly recalled the soft contact lens solution Complete Moisture Plus. If you are using this solution for your soft lenses, it is recommended that you stop using it in favor of another solution.
The reason is that the center for disease control has traced an outstanding majority of acanthamoeba keratitis infections to those contact lens wearers who use complete moisture plus solution.
Acanthamoeba is a naturally occurring organism most commonly found in organic soils and fresh water. When this organism comes in contact with a compromised cornea can lead to serious infections. Infections are extremely rare, but very dangerous and even sight threatening.
As with all contact lens wear, if you experience any discomfort, redness, irritation, discharge, or fluctuation in vision; call your eye care provider immediately.
If you are a happy contact lens wearer that is currently using complete moisture plus and want to know how to best handle this recall, Ask your contact lens specialist.
You will most likely be advised to switch to another care product such as Opti-Free or the Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Clear Care. Remember the best way to prevent infection is to follow the care and hygiene regimen that was prescribed to you.
For quick review: (and this goes for all contact lens solutions)
- Wash your hands with soap and water before ever handling your lenses
- Always use fresh clean solution when storing your contact lenses
- Always rinse or rub your contact lenses before storing them
- Replace your contact lenses as prescribed by your eye care provider
- Replace your contact lens case frequently
- Keep it clean
By following your eye care providers instructions, you will greatly reduce your risk of corneal infection so you can enjoy many many years of happy contact lens wear.
