A Complete MoisturePLUS contact lens solution recall was issued in May 2007, due to a potential risk of serious and potentially binding eye infections. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are no longer investigating Complete Moisture Plus Contact Solution Lawsuits. The information on this page is provided for information purposes only. 

Due to contamination, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked AMO Complete MoisturePLUS contact lens solution to reports of Acanthamoeba keratitis, a serious and potentially blinding eye infection.

The recall lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. previously pursued Complete Moisture Plus lawsuits for users of the multi-purpose contact lens solution who have suffered:

  • Acantamoeba keratitis
  • Cornea Damage
  • Severe Eye Infections
  • Blindness

New cases are no longer being accepted. This page is maintained for informational purposes only.

COMPLETE MOISTURE PLUS RECALL

Complete MoisturePLUS is an “all-in-one” multi-purpose contact lens solution which is manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics (AMO). The company issued a contact solution recall on May 26, 2007 after an alarmingly high number of reported cases of an otherwise rare and very serious eye infection.

Over the past three years, eye care centers throughout the United States have been tracking an increased number of Acanthamoeba keratitis infections. The exact number of cases is not yet known, but researchers identified that there is a statistically significant increased risk associated this particular solution, which has approximately 10% of the market share in the United States.

ACANTHAMOEBA KERATITIS EYE INFECTIONS

Acanthamoeba is a naturally occurring micro-organism which is found in water, soil, sewage, cooling towers and HVAC systems (heating and air conditioning). In the past, Acanthamoeba keratitis has been found in about one or two out of every one million contact lens wearers. It is often associated with users who do not properly clean their lenses or wear their contacts in a pool, hot tub or shower. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that the risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis is at least seven (7) times greater for users of Complete MoisturePLUS.

>>INFORMATION: Acanthamoeba keratitis

Treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis is difficult, so it is important to diagnose the condition early to prevent permanent eye damage. Symptoms are similar to other common eye infections and can effect people differently. Some of the common Acanthamoeba keratitis symptoms include:

  • Eye Pain
  • Red Eyes
  • Blurred Vision
  • Sensitivity to Light
  • Feeling that something is in the eye
  • Excessive Tearing

The FDA has advised consumers to stop using the recalled contact lens solution and to replace the actual lenses and storage containers they have been using. Although the FDA has recommended that any unused bottles be discarded, if a serious eye infection has been suffered after using the product and you intend to pursue a lawsuit the remainder should be safely stored and properly marked to avoid future use while you investigate your potential claim.

CONTACT LENS RECALL LAWSUITS

The contact lens recall lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. reviewed potential complete moisture plus lawsuits for individuals who have suffered from this serious eye infection.