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Connie · 04-15-2006, 06:05 AM

Just wanted to let you know about this in case you haven't heard it. ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution is being taken off the shelves because it is believed to be causing a type of keratitis which can also lead to blindness. I saw it on the news last night and sure enough, it is what I've been using for about the last two months. I'm dumping it and getting something different. That'll be one thing on my priority list of "to do's" for today!

abbie's mom · 04-15-2006, 06:14 AM

Wow, Connie! What a blessing that you just 'happened' to see that piece of news! I hope you haven't been affected, already?

Miss Abbie sends *licks*

y0rkieL0ver · 04-15-2006, 06:42 AM

great thread!

i manage an optomestrists office and we are dealing with the brunt of this. we NEVER recommended Renu in the first place, so none of patients were really affected, but we have been getting tons of phone calls as to what to use instead. Two brands that we suggest arre OptiFree or Complete. They all say no rub, but please remember to rub your contacts lense to prevent protein build up. also, be advised that saline solution DOES NOT disinfect. lol thanks for listening to my public service annoucement!!

Connie · 04-15-2006, 06:53 AM

Thanks for the info, Yorkielover...I think I'll go back to using the Complete...I used that before and don't know why I switched to Basch and Lomb...I think it's the sample I got the last time I was to the eye doctor and just stuck with it.

BabyFidgette · 04-15-2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by y0rkieL0ver

great thread!

i manage an optomestrists office and we are dealing with the brunt of this. we NEVER recommended Renu in the first place, so none of patients were really affected, but we have been getting tons of phone calls as to what to use instead. Two brands that we suggest arre OptiFree or Complete. They all say no rub, but please remember to rub your contacts lense to prevent protein build up. also, be advised that saline solution DOES NOT disinfect. lol thanks for listening to my public service annoucement!!

I am one of the guilty ones that doesn't really rub the contacts. I do for about 2 seconds, and then I put them in my case.

And I know better too...just so damn lazy!

Oh, for your info, I have 2 week disposible.

y0rkieL0ver · 04-15-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I am one of the guilty ones that doesn't really rub the contacts. I do for about 2 seconds, and then I put them in my case.

And I know better too...just so damn lazy!

Oh, for your info, I have 2 week disposible.

please take at least a minute and just give em a good rub. you only get this set of eyes, so take care of em! also, make sure ur changing your solution daily. biweeklky disposables are great, just make sure ur really changing them EVERY two weeks [coughkristycough] the material they are made of is unstable and isnt made to be worn longer. but even that 2 seconds ur rubbin em for, is better than no rub at all <3

heather_lathrop · 04-15-2006, 07:41 AM

thanks for the info!

fasteddie · 04-15-2006, 08:45 AM

Yup, I saw this yesterday and posted:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38601

04-15-2006, 06:05 AM	#1
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Bausch & Lomb Recall Just wanted to let you know about this in case you haven't heard it. ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution is being taken off the shelves because it is believed to be causing a type of keratitis which can also lead to blindness. I saw it on the news last night and sure enough, it is what I've been using for about the last two months. I'm dumping it and getting something different. That'll be one thing on my priority list of "to do's" for today! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

04-15-2006, 06:14 AM	#2
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	Wow, Connie! What a blessing that you just 'happened' to see that piece of news! I hope you haven't been affected, already? Miss Abbie sends licks __________________ Ask Abi

04-15-2006, 06:42 AM	#3
y0rkieL0ver Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Medford, Ma Posts: 865	great thread! i manage an optomestrists office and we are dealing with the brunt of this. we NEVER recommended Renu in the first place, so none of patients were really affected, but we have been getting tons of phone calls as to what to use instead. Two brands that we suggest arre OptiFree or Complete. They all say no rub, but please remember to rub your contacts lense to prevent protein build up. also, be advised that saline solution DOES NOT disinfect. lol thanks for listening to my public service annoucement!! __________________ To eRr is HuMan, To FoRgiVe, CaNiNe Jackie & Sirius Last edited by y0rkieL0ver; 04-15-2006 at 06:44 AM.

04-15-2006, 06:53 AM	#4
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Thanks for the info, Yorkielover...I think I'll go back to using the Complete...I used that before and don't know why I switched to Basch and Lomb...I think it's the sample I got the last time I was to the eye doctor and just stuck with it. __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

04-15-2006, 07:41 AM	#7
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	thanks for the info! __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!

04-15-2006, 08:45 AM	#8
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Yup, I saw this yesterday and posted: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38601 __________________ YODA & WINKY R ::: RIP Winky ::: RIP Yoda!