Contact lens maker Bausch & Lomb Inc. had an overriding reason for going private in 2007: It wanted to handle a devastating recall of its flagship lens cleaner, its chief executive said, "without a lot of outside distraction." Over the past year, away from the glare of public scrutiny, the optical products company has quietly settled nearly 600 fungal-infection lawsuits — with dozens more individual claims yet to be resolved. The cost so far: Upward of $250 million. More than 700 lens... Read Full Story
Contact lens maker Bausch & Lomb Inc. had an overriding reason for going private in 2007: It wanted to handle a devastating recall of its flagship lens cleaner, its chief executive said, "without a lot of outside distraction." Over the past year, away from the glare of public scrutiny, the optical products company has quietly settled nearly 600 fungal-infection lawsuits — with dozens more individual claims yet to be resolved. The cost so far: Upward of $250 million. More than 700 lens... Read Full Story
A federal court says there's no reliable scientific basis for linking a Bausch & Lomb contact lens cleaner to a flurry of bacterial, viral and other non-fungal infections in 2006. The Rochester, N.Y.-based optical products maker has already paid out more than $250 million to settle roughly 600 lawsuits blaming its ReNu with MoistureLoc solution for a potentially blinding infection known as Fusarium (foo-SAHR'-ee-uhm) keratitis. After a hearing on the admissibility of expert evidence, however... Read Full Story
FDA Wants Tougher Warnings For ADHD Treating Drugs
By Luther Brady
The USFDA has sent letters to the manufacturers of ADHD treating drugs asking them to change their warning labels
It has been reported that following conflicting views concerning the use of certain ADHD drugs, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is calling for tougher warnings on the labels of some ADHD treating drugs. Heart problems and psychotic behavior, are the two main possible side effects of... Read Full Story
By Lennox Bradly
The UK based animal rescue service BARKS needs your help
Banbury Animal Rescue and Kindness Service is an animal charity operating in the UK that offers temporary homes for abandoned animals. While they help a lot of animals get off the street and into loving homes, a shortage of volunteers and foster families is putting the charity under undue strain. “We’re the only charity that takes in unwanted animals around here and finds them a new home. We are getting a lot... Read Full Story
Contact Lens Users Warned About Fungus Infection
By Laura Watson
Contact lens wearers are being warned against using a certain type of contact lens solution
It has been reported that the large amount of sudden eye infections found in people who wear contact lenses, is directly related to the contact lens solution known as ReNu with MoistureLoc. The solution has been recalled by the manufacturer, but is the damage already done?
According to information provided by the Centers of... Read Full Story
Contact Lens Users Warned About Fungus Infection
By Laura Watson
Contact lens wearers are being warned against using a certain type of contact lens solution
It has been reported that the large amount of sudden eye infections found in people who wear contact lenses, is directly related to the contact lens solution known as ReNu with MoistureLoc. The solution has been recalled by the manufacturer, but is the damage already done?
According to information provided by the Centers of... Read Full Story
By Laura Watson
Contact lens wearers are being warned against using a certain type of contact lens solution
It has been reported that the large amount of sudden eye infections found in people who wear contact lenses, is directly related to the contact lens solution known as ReNu with MoistureLoc. The solution has been recalled by the manufacturer, but is the damage already done?
According to information provided by the Centers of Disease Control, 1 out of every 3 contact lens... Read Full Story
By Laura Watson
Contact lens wearers are being warned against using a certain type of contact lens solution
It has been reported that the large amount of sudden eye infections found in people who wear contact lenses, is directly related to the contact lens solution known as ReNu with MoistureLoc. The solution has been recalled by the manufacturer, but is the damage already done?
According to information provided by the Centers of Disease Control, 1 out of every 3 contact lens... Read Full Story
I got some info for you sweepstakers and Swarovski collectors. There’s a great giveaway going on at Renu Cares , 40 people will win a Crystallized, limited edition, Swarovski Elements Contacts Lens Case.
It is very pink and chic, valued at $350! I’m keeping my fingers crossed, it’s absolutely gorgeous. The nice part is that there are several ways YOU can help Bausch & Lomb help the Susan G. Komen foundation. Print and redeem a coupon or enter your “pink” code and Bausch & Lomb will... Read Full Story
