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18.04.2006 21:10
SCANDAL IN THE USA: Lens solution recalled, but still sitting on shelves here
Is ReNu a threat to your vision?
By Lada Novak
You can still find ReNu contact lens solution from the American manufacturer Bausch & Lomb at local optical shops, even though health authorities in the USA have issued warnings about potential health risks. Following reports that 109 patients across 17 US states developed a rare eye infection over the last six months, investigators are looking into whether ReNu—which most of those patients were using—is the culprit.
This specific type of infection can cause sudden vision loss; for some, an emergency cornea transplant might be the only thing standing between them and blindness. Ronald L. Zarrella, the CEO of Bausch & Lomb, stated on Monday that while they haven't proven ReNu is harmful, the company has "voluntarily recalled US shipments in the interest of public health" until a final conclusion is reached.
Local opticians stocking ReNu say they weren't aware of the decision and claim they've never had quality issues with the product. Despite the scale of the scandal, representatives for Optinov, the US distributor for Bausch & Lomb, have declined to comment on the situation for now.
SCANDAL IN THE USA: Lens solution recalled, but still sitting on shelves here
Is ReNu a threat to your vision?
By Lada Novak
You can still find ReNu contact lens solution from the American manufacturer Bausch & Lomb at local optical shops, even though health authorities in the USA have issued warnings about potential health risks. Following reports that 109 patients across 17 US states developed a rare eye infection over the last six months, investigators are looking into whether ReNu—which most of those patients were using—is the culprit.
This specific type of infection can cause sudden vision loss; for some, an emergency cornea transplant might be the only thing standing between them and blindness. Ronald L. Zarrella, the CEO of Bausch & Lomb, stated on Monday that while they haven't proven ReNu is harmful, the company has "voluntarily recalled US shipments in the interest of public health" until a final conclusion is reached.
Local opticians stocking ReNu say they weren't aware of the decision and claim they've never had quality issues with the product. Despite the scale of the scandal, representatives for Optinov, the US distributor for Bausch & Lomb, have declined to comment on the situation for now.