Novartis AG’s Lucentis drug against wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) received a recommendation from the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for use on the National Health Service.

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Women’s Beauty Habits Causes Eye Infection

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Research by the College of Optometrists has revealed that women’s beauty habits are putting their eye health at risk.

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You Need to be Careful While Wearing Contact Lens

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

While wearing contact lenses and you run the risk of getting an eye infection. That’s why you need to be careful how you handle them.

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Advanced Medical Optics Sued Due to Rare Eye Infection Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Friday, June 8th, 2007

A San Diego man Michael Connolly, an engineering systems analyst, contracted acanthamoeba keratitis, an infection that can cause pain and blindness. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Orange County Superior Court, claims Advanced Medical Optics made a defective product and failed to warn consumers.

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Contact Lens Solution Withdrawn from UAE Market

Friday, June 1st, 2007

A multi-purpose contact lens solution, which has been linked to a blindness-causing parasitic infection, has been withdrawn from the UAE market as part of a worldwide initiative.

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Contact Solution Linked to Nasty Eye Infection Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Beware contact lens wearers. If you’re using AMO Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose Solution, be aware that it’s been linked to a rare eye infection.

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