A rare eye infection, but potentially disabling condition caused by a rare parasite, this concern to the experts. Epidemiologists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have linked the outbreak to AMO Complete solution commonly used to clean and store contact lenses.
Keratinize caused by Acanthamoeba parasite has affected nearly 140 people. A similar outbreak occurred last year and involved a fungus associated with another type of contact solution. In both cases, the cornea, e the outer layer of the eye, is at risk.
People who use this solution should stop using it immediately and detaches all solution bottles that still have, so also of all contact care and storage containers that has been in contact with it. The outbreak is being researched by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, FDA, state and local departments of health and ophthalmologists in all EU.
Symptoms of infection include pain and inflammation of the eye, blurred vision, light sensitivity, irritation or tearing. Symptoms can last from weeks to months and vary among patients, like other diseases. In severe cases, infection can result in the need for a cornea transplant.
The two outbreaks underscore the need for closer monitoring of infections in people using contact lenses for the diagnosis and appropriate treatment to occur more quickly, preventing serious complications.
The acanthamoeaba is a parasite commonly found in water and land, and was identified for the first time in contact lens wearers in the 80′s.
Although the specific cause of the outbreak is still under investigation, it is possible that changes in chlorination practices, changes in the chemicals used or some sensitivity among users of certain types of lenses is responsible.
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