A pt contacted us on (b)(6) 2013, stating that she fell asleep in her lenses on (b)(6) 2013, the following day her left eye (os) was irritated.She saw an eye care professional (ecp) that afternoon and was diagnosed with a "hole" in her cornea.Spoke with the ecp on (b)(6) 2013, who stated that the pt was diagnosed with corneal abrasion os, minor hole in the epithelium (basement membrane) os, minor hole in the epithelium which was close to the visual axis but no change in visual acuity (va).Ecp stated that the pt was prescribed vigamox 1gtt qid and systane balance qid.Pt was followed up on (b)(6) and was having some minor allergic conjunctivitis due to vigamox, rx was changed to ciloxin 1gtt qid and the pt was prescribed prednisone 1 gtt qid due to descemet's fold and haze.Pt was seen again on (b)(6) corneal scarring and minor edema noted.Va was 20/25 and ecp stated he imagines va will be 20/20 when treatment is completed.Ecp stated that there is still some add'l nerve fiber damage.Ecp stated that the treatment was not considered aggressive.Spoke with the ecp office staff on (b)(6) 2013 who stated that the ulcer had fully resolved and the pt was due to rtc on (b)(6) for further follow up.At that time, pt was not cleared to return to cl wear.On (b)(6) 2013, we received medical records which provided add'l info as follows: va on (b)(6) 2013 was cc os 20/80.On (b)(6) 2013, pt stated that she had foreign body sensation (fbs).Va os cc 20/40-1.Exam noted 3+ cells and flare.Diagnosis was iritis and os ulcer.Pt was advised to continue the predforte 1% qid and ciloxin qid pt rtc on (b)(6) 2013.Os va cc 20/25-2.Diagnosis was corneal scar os, cmb-mgc ou, and rosacea.Pt was advised to d/c ciloxin and continue with predforte.Pt rtc on (b)(6) 2013.Pt stated that she was using the predforte tid os.Os va 20/20-2.Diagnosis corneal scar os, cmb-mgd ou, and rosacea.Pt advised to taper predforte bid for 2 weeks, qd for 2 weeks and rtc in a month.Pt did not return to clinic following this visit.
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Twenty nine sealed blisters were returned.The parameters of ten lenses were measured and a visual inspection was performed.The lenses meet company standards for base curve, center thickness, and diameter.No visual attributes were observed.The solution was also tested.The ph and conductivity were in specification.Based on all available info, no causal factors can be determined and no conclusion can be drawn.Pt factors may have contributed to the event, as these lenses are not approved for overnight wear.Add'l info will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.Mdr reportable event trends are reviewed quarterly in franchise management review meetings.
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