On (b)(6) 2018 during a routine maude database search a health care professional reported that a ¿patient (pt) had been buying ¿colored contacts¿ without a prescription and sleeping in them for years.
The pt came to my office with pain in the eyes.
The pt had massive amounts of neovascularization in both corneas completely covering the pts central vision.
The pt also had a beginning ulcer.
The pts immediate infection was treated, but the pt was lost to f/u.
The pt will most likely have resulting vision loss and will never be able to wear contacts again due to the damage.
¿ no contact information was provided.
No additional information is expected.
The event date is reported as (b)(6) 2018.
The med watch report number is: mw5075734 it is unknown which eye had the ¿beginning ulcer¿.
It was not reported which acuvue brand contact lens the pt was wearing at the time of the event.
No lot number was provided and it is unknown if the suspect product is available.
This report is for the pt's od event.
The pt's os event will be submitted in a separate report.
If additional information is received it will be reported within 30 days of receipt.
Serious reportable event trends are reviewed quarterly in franchise management review meetings.
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