ReNu
May 03, 2007
Why is ReNu with MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution Different than Other Contact Lens Solutions?
Alexidine is a disinfectant that traditionally has been used in mouthwash solutions. Its first use in contact lens solutions was in ReNu with MoistureLoc, thus it is a "new" product in this arena. It is believed that Alexidine is the cause or is a partial cause of the problems with this product. The current theory is that ReNu with MoistureLoc does not have sufficient disinfectant efficacy -- though it is currently unknown whether it starts out with insufficient efficacy or loses efficacy over time sitting on the shelf -- to fight the Fusarium fungus, which is very common.
Posted by Michael Monheit at 10:20 AM | Permalink
April 30, 2007
Bausch & Lomb Profits Down in 2006
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4748654.html
April 25, 2007 -- Bausch & Lomb Inc. said Wednesday its annual profit fell 22 percent in 2006 when sales of contact lens care products were hurt by the ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens recall blamed for an outbreak of severe fungal eye infections.
The eye-care products company filed a delayed 2006 annual report with federal regulators saying it earned $14.9 million or 27 cents a share, in 2006, which was down from $19.2 million or 35 cents a share in 2005.
In May 2006, Bausch & Lomb permanently withdrew its new formula ReNu with MoistureLoc from markets around the world when federal regulators called the multipurpose cleaner the root cause of an outbreak of Fusarium keratitis infections.
Blinding infections surfaced in Asia during fall 2005 and an unusual number of victims began showing up in U.S. eye centers last winter. The company stopped selling MoistureLoc in Hong Kong and Singapore in February 2006 but only halted U.S. shipments in April 2006.
Several hundred people will seek damages for Fusarium keratitis infections in trials beginning as early as this summer. If you, a friend, or family member used a Bausch & Lomb contact lens solution and had a serious eye infection – now is the time to contact a lawyer who can help you file a fungal infection lawsuit.
Posted by Michael Monheit at 07:27 AM | Permalink
December 13, 2006
Contact lens benefit children and teens
Children under 12 years of age and teenagers both benefit greatly from contact lens wear and perceive an improvement in quality of life one-week and one-month after changing from eyeglasses to contact lenses according to findings from a multi-site study comparing the two groups.
Posted by Michael Monheit at 11:18 AM | Permalink
October 04, 2006
Bausch & Lomb Cuts 400 Jobs
Bausch & Lomb (BOL) had hired temporary workers to ramp up production of its PureVision contact lens. The company said changing business conditions account for these latest adjustments. Plants affected by the cuts are in Waterford, Ireland; Livingston, Scotland; and Rochester, N.Y. The company did not say whether the reductions would affect results.
Posted by Michael Monheit at 09:13 AM | Permalink
ReNu has slowed Bausch & Lombs growth
Bausch & Lomb Inc. is in for slower growth from new competition, a weak pipeline, financial troubles, and a recent product withdrawal, ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution. ReNu Lawsuits are just the start of their problems.
Posted by Michael Monheit at 09:12 AM | Permalink
