AMO Legal News Articles & Interviews

Philadelphia, PA Although the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering stricter labeling guidelines for AMO contact lens solution and other similar products, the damage has already been done to many consumers who suffered terrible pain because of an AMO-related infection. Many are now filing lawsuits alleging that AMO Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution was responsible for their infections and that they were not properly warned about the risks associated with the cleanser.

Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering stricter testing standards for contact lens solutions such as AMO Complete MoisturePlus. The organization's move is in response to recalls of two lens solutions after they were linked to hundreds of serious eye infections. Meanwhile, people whose eyes were severely affected by the infections are filing lawsuits against AMO.

Santa Ana, CA: The problem with a product recall is that it's only as effective as the communication between the manufacturer, and the end user. In the case of James Millard Wilson, he didn't get the message. The young art student from Baltimore had been having trouble with his eyes, and had no idea that his AMO Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens solution had been recalled.

Seattle, WA: Food and Drug Administration officials say that many contact lens wearers may still be using Advanced Medical Optics Complete Moisture Plus contact lens solution despite its link to a potentially blinding eye infection. Although AMO Complete was recalled two months ago due to a link with the eye infection Acanthamoeba keratitis, the FDA says that the company has not done enough to alert contact lens wearers about the danger of the product.

Cape Town, SA South Africa is the latest country to remove AMO MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Lens Solution in the wake of concerns over the product's link with Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare but serious eye infection which could lead to blindness.

Connellsville, PA Kevin Carraway knew something was wrong when he began having severe eye pain. "I went for a pair of glasses last year, and the optician gave me a pair of contacts, along with a kit containing AMO MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution. They wanted my eyes to get used to the new prescription, by wearing the contacts," says Carraway, 27.

Indianapolis, IN Gregory McDonald went through five months of agony before his eye infection cleared up, all because he used AMO Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution. "There is still concern that I may have permanent damage," says McDonald.

Jacksonville, FL: According to a just-released report, ongoing investigations have confirmed a strong link between AMO Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose lens Solution, and increased risk for the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK).

Santa Ana, CA It has been a little over a month since the AMO Complete MoisturePlus lens solution recall -- and beyond the damage done to people's eyes, is the fallout on the balance sheet.

Virginia Beach, VA "About one year ago I ordered contact lenses from Sam's Club and they gave me two "action pack" bottles of AMO Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution, "says Carey Jones. "If I knew about the AMO recall sooner, I may not have cornea damage."