Cornea Tears - Could they be caused by your contact lenses?

Recently there has been talk of corneal lacerations being connected to the use of certain contact lenses. Corneal lacerations are painful eye injuries that are usually caused by an object striking the eye with force. If the cornea is not penetrated, the injury is known as a corneal abrasion. However, with the more severe full thickness cornea lacerations, the cornea is fully penetrated and the individual experiences extreme pain and discomfort. Many sufferers have described the experience as some of the most intense pain they have ever had.

The reason these injuries have been in the news recently is because the manufacturers of the Avaria Toric contact lenses have issued a recall in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was issued because an “unintended oil residue” was present on certain lots of the contact lenses. This residue can lead to a number of symptoms ranging from hazy, blurry vision and discomfort, to eye injuries requiring medical treatment. There have been several reports of corneal lacerations, or tears, resulting from the use of these CooperVision Avaria Toric Contact Lenses. This foreign material on the lenses may fully penetrate the cornea and create a nightmare for the intended user. In all, there were approximately 778,301 lenses affected by the recall. Patients who are wearing Avaria Toric lenses affected by the recall should return them to their eye care practitioner. If they have experienced any symptoms, they are advised to stop wearing them immediately and contact their eye care practitioner.

Users of Avaria Toric contact lenses who have suffered Cornea Tears have experienced extreme pain and unintended suffering. The Law Firm of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. is investigating lawsuits on behalf of users of Avaira Toric Contact Lenses manufactured by CooperVision who have suffered eye injuries. These injuries include corneal abrasions and cornea tears.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by these contact lenses, contact our office at 631-543-3663, or email info@migliorelaw.com for more information and a free case evaluation. With over three decades of experience, Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. is well positioned to help those harmed by CooperVision Contact Lenses. Our firm works with co-counsel to reach major verdicts and can be reached at 631-543-3663 or visit migliorelaw.com .