As reported by the mother of a consumer, on (b)(6) 2016, the consumer experienced slight irritation during wear of the contact lenses.It was reported that the consumer was hospitalized on (b)(6) 2016 for four days, for a corneal abscess in her right eye (od).It was also that reported the consumer was under medical care for several months after the event occurred and suffered tremendous moral injury, light sensitivity and the inability to drive.The condition was treated with drops of di-isétionate hexamidine and hyaluronic acid.Additional information was received via an adverse event (ae) form, on (b)(6) 2016.It was noted in the ae form that consumer experienced irritation/discomfort which included tears, burning, difficulty opening the eye, closed eye, blurry vision, severe redness, severe pain and swelling of eye and eyelid.It was also noted that the symptoms occurred after 5 hours of wearing the lens.The location of the ulcer was noted as ¿top and left¿ and the size of the ulcer was noted as ¿2mmx1.5¿.Hexamidine di-isétionate and hyaluronic acid were prescribed to be administered 1 drop each, every hour (duration of treatment not specified).The corrective treatment which was prescribed included discontinuing contact lens (cl) wear and the use of sunglasses.I was noted that the consumer presented sequela and the issue was still continuing.Additional information has been requested but not yet received.
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