Levitra (Vardenafil hydrochloride) has been linked by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to a serious eye disorder called Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION.

The FDA is advising patients to “Stop using Levitra if you have a loss in your eyesight. Get medical help right away.”

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is a medical condition in which an individual experiences a loss of vision due to blocked blood flow affecting the optic nerve. This blockage can result in permanent damage to the optic nerve and can cause vision loss in one or both eyes. Commonly called a stroke of the eye, NAION affects nearly 8,000 individuals in the United States annually.

Do I have a Levitra Vision Loss or Blindness Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have taken Levitra and suffered from any sort of vision loss problems, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Levitra Vision Loss & Blindness Lawsuit

Cialis (tadalafil) has been linked by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to a serious eye disorder called Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION.

The FDA is advising patients to “Stop using Cialis if you have a loss in your eyesight. Get medical help right away.”

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is a medical condition in which an individual experiences a loss of vision due to blocked blood flow affecting the optic nerve. This blockage can result in permanent damage to the optic nerve and can cause vision loss in one or both eyes. Commonly called a stroke of the eye, NAION affects nearly 8,000 individuals in the United States annually.

Do I have a Cialis Vision Loss or Blindness Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have taken Cialis and suffered from any sort of vision loss problems, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Cialis Vision Loss & Blindness Lawsuit

Viagra (sildenafil citrate) has been linked by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to a serious eye disorder called Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION.

The FDA is advising patients to “Stop using Viagra if you have a loss in your eyesight. Get medical help right away.”

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is a medical condition in which an individual experiences a loss of vision due to blocked blood flow affecting the optic nerve. This blockage can result in permanent damage to the optic nerve and can cause vision loss in one or both eyes. Commonly called a stroke of the eye, NAION affects nearly 8,000 individuals in the United States annually.

Do I have a Viagra Vision Loss or Blindness Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have taken Viagra and suffered from any sort of vision loss problems, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Viagra Vision Loss & Blindness Lawsuit

Health officials are warning consumers not to use Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Enhanix New Extra Men’s Formula, Valentino, King Power Oral Solution, and Stretch Up Capsules because they contain sildenafil and vardenafil analogues.

Sildenafil (Brand Name: Viagra) and vardenafil (Brand Name: Levitra) are prescription medications indicated for treatment of erectile dysfunction. They should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects associated with both sildenafil citrate and vardenafil hydrochloride include headache, flushing, gastrointestinal disorders, penile tissue damage, visual disturbances, and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.

Products containing sildenafil citrate or vardenafil hydrochloride should also not be used by anyone taking a nitrate medication, as the combination could lead to potentially life-threatening low blood pressure.

NAION Blindness & Vision Loss

The use of Viagra, Cialis and Levitra has been linked to an eye disorder called Non Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy or NAION.  NAION can cause vision loss or blindness in users of ED drugs.

Do I have a Lawsuit?

At this time, it is unknown if Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Enhanix New Extra Men’s Formula, Valentino, King Power Oral Solution, or Stretch Up Capsules are sold in the United States.  However, if you or a loved one have used these products and developed any of the aforementioned side effects; we would like to speak with you.  You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

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Source | U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

May 31, 2007

Dear Contact Lens Wearer,

FDA has learned of a recent increase of a rare but serious infection in people who wear soft contact lenses. The infection is Acanthamoeba keratitis, caused by a parasite that is commonly found in nature. It can cause a permanent loss of vision that can require corneal transplants, a surgical procedure to replace the clear outer covering of the eye. Early diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis is important for treatment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 138 cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis in 35 different states. CDC has found an association between this infection and use of the Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Complete® MoisturePlus Multi Purpose Solution, although at present nothing suggests that the product is contaminated.

Until more information becomes available, precautions are being taken to protect public health. On May 26, 2007, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) voluntarily recalled all Complete® MoisturePlus Multi Purpose Solution. This means the company is removing all Complete® MoisturePlus Multi Purpose Solutions from store shelves. AMO is recommending that consumers stop using Complete® MoisturePlus Multi Purpose Solution immediately.

Investigations by CDC, FDA, state and local health departments, and AMO are underway to define specific behaviors or products that place contact lens wearers at increased risk for Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Recommendations for users of Complete® MoisturePlus Multi Purpose Solution

    * Remove your lenses andstop using Complete® MoisturePlus solution immediately.
    * Contact AMO at 1-888-899-9183 for instructions on what to do with unused solution.
    * Replace your contact lenses and storage case.
    * Ask your eye care professional about choosing another appropriate alternative cleaning/disinfecting product.

Safety tips for all contact lens wearers:

    * See your eye care professional immediately if you experience symptoms of eye infection such as redness, pain, excessive tearing, increased light sensitivity, blurry vision, and/or sensation of something in the eye.
    * Wear and replace your lenses according to the schedule prescribed by your eye care professional.
    * Remove your lenses before any activity involving water, including showering, using a hot tub, or swimming.
    * Wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them before handling your lenses.
    * Clean your lenses according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions from your eye care professional.
          o Use fresh cleaning or disinfecting solution each time your lenses are cleaned and stored.
          o Never reuse or top off old solution.
          o Never use saline solution and rewetting drops to disinfect your lenses. Neither solution is an effective or approved disinfectant.
          o Ask your eye care professional if you should use a rub and rinse lens cleaning method rather than a no rub cleaning method.
    * Store your lenses in the proper storage case.
          o Rinse your storage case with sterile contact lens solution (never use tap water) and leave the storage case open to dry after each use.
          o Replace storage cases at least once every three months.

More information about contact lenses and eye care can be found at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/contactlenses/.

If you have any concerns about your contact lenses, you should contact your eye care professional.

Additional information about Acanthamoeba infection is available from the CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/acanthamoeba/index.htm.

If you have questions about AMO’s market recall contact FDA’s Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at 1-800-638-2041. For consumer information, select # 2.
Additional information on this topic for healthcare providers can be found at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/053107-acanthamoeba.html

Do I Have an Advanced Medical Optics Complete MoisturePLUS Multi-Purpose Solution Recall Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have developed a corneal infection (keratitis) while using any multi-purpose contact lens solution, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation.

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If you are a contact lens consumer and follow the below listed guidelines, you will reduce your risk of developing an Acanthamoeba Keratitis eye infection.  The following guidelines were supplied to us by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The CDC suggests:

• See your eye care professional for regular eye examinations.
• Wear and replace contact lenses according to the schedule prescribed by your eye care professional.
• Remove contact lenses before any activity involving contact with water, including showering, using a hot tub, or swimming.
• Wash hands with soap and water and dry before handling contact lenses.
• Clean contact lenses according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions from your eye care professional.
  1. Use fresh cleaning or disinfecting solution each time lenses are cleaned and stored. Never reuse or top off old solution.
  2. Never use saline solution and rewetting drops to disinfect lenses. Neither solution is an effective or approved disinfectant.
• Store reusable lenses in the proper storage case.
  1. Storage cases should be rinsed with sterile contact lens solution (never use tap water) and left open to dry after each use. 
  2. Replace storage cases at least once every three months.

An Acanthamoeba Keratitis outbreak has been linked to the use of Complete® MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution …

Learn more about the Complete® MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution Recall

Getting an early diagnosis of Acanthamoeba Keratitis is essential for effective treatment of the eye infection. There are several prescription medications (eye drops) that are available for the treatment of an Acanthamoeba Keratitis eye infection. You need to remember however that this type of eye infection can and often will be difficult to treat.

If you feel that you may have developed Acanthamoeba Keratitis you should seek professional medical attention immediately. If left untreated, these infections could lead to blindness, vision loss or other serious side effects.

Do I Have an Acanthamoeba Keratitis Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have used Complete MoisturePLUS Multi-Purpose Solution and developed an eye infection such as Acanthamoeba Keratitis, you should also contact us immediately. The AMO contact lens solution has been linked to an outbreak of Acanthamoeba Keratitis eye infections. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Learn More: AMO Complete MoisturePLUS Multi-Purpose Solution Recall

Early diagnosis of Acanthamoeba Keratitis is essential for effective treatment of the eye infection. Acanthamoeba Keratitis is usually diagnosed by a qualified medical professional such as an eye specialist based on symptoms.  The eye specialist will diagnose by observing the growth of the ameba (this is what causes the infection) from taking a scrape sampling of the eye, and/or by seeing the ameba by a process called confocal microscopy.

Have you or a loved one used Complete MoisturePLUS Multi-Purpose Solution and since developed Acanthamoeba Keratitis?

If so, you may be entitled to compensation.  Learn more: Acanthamoeba Keratitis & AMO Recall Lawsuit

The symptoms associated with Acanthamoeba Keratitis will generally vary quite drastically from person to person. Usually however, individuals with the eye infection will complain of the following symptoms:

• Eye pain
• Eye redness
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensation of something in the eye
• Excessive tearing  

The similarities between the symptoms associated with Acanthamoeba Keratitis and other eye infections are generally the same.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that getting an early diagnosis is essential for the effective treatment of an Acanthamoeba Keratitis eye infection.

Do I Have an Acanthamoeba Keratitis Lawsuit?

If you feel that you may have developed Acanthamoeba Keratitis you should seek professional medical attention immediately. If left untreated, these infections could lead to blindness, vision loss or other serious side effects.

If you or a loved one have used Complete MoisturePLUS Multi-Purpose Solution and developed an eye infection such as Acanthamoeba Keratitis, you should also contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Read More: AMO Recall Lawsuit

Acanthamoeba Keratitis will generally affect healthy people, most of whom wear contact lenses (not required).

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, an estimated 85% of cases occur in contact lens users. The incidence of the disease in the U.S. is approximately one to two cases per million contact lens users.

The following practices should assist you in safeguarding yourself from the Acanthamoeba Keratitis eye infection:

• Proper storage and handling of contact lenses
• Proper disinfection of lenses (Do not use tap water or homemade solutions to clean the lenses)
• Do not swim, use a hot tub, or shower while wearing contact lenses
• Avoid coming into contact with contaminated water

UPDATE: The use of certian contact lens solutions has been linked to the development of Acanthamoeba Keratitis.  On May 26, 2007, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) in association with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) voluntarily recalled its popular its Complete® MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution.

Complete® MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution has been linked to an outbreak of Acanthamoeba Keratitis.  Learn more and see if you qualify to participate in an Acanthamoeba Keratitis Lawsuit.