CooperVision expands recall of contact lenses
Posted November 17, 2011 8:58 am.
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CooperVision are pulling some of it’s encore 100 toric and encore 100 sphere contact lenses due to the presence of silicone oil on the products.
The company posted the recall information on their website saying, “A limited number of Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere contact lenses have been recalled after discovering reports of wearers experiencing hazy vision and discomfort.”
“Some patients reported severe eye pain or eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.”
The residue was reportedly caused by a manufacturing problem.
CooperVision advises consumers to stop wearing affected lenses immediately and contact their eye-care practitioner.
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