HONG KONG, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In December 2009,
the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (NCACJ)(refer to Note
1 below) published the test results measuring the disinfection
effect of major contact lens multi- purpose solutions against
Acanthamoeba trophozoite, a cause of severe corneal infection.
According to the NCACJ report, there are increasing cases of
Acanthamoeba keratitis in Japan and the majority of sufferers are
soft contact lens users.
In the research, NCACJ conducted two tests on eight of leading
commercially available multi-purpose solutions in Japan. In the
study, ReNu MultiPlus was the ONLY multi-purpose solution that
effectively reduced Acanthamoeba trophozoites down to 1/1000 (0.1%)
of its original number within the study's minimum soak time of two
hours. The disinfection efficacy remained effective after eight
hours.
Please visit http://www.prnasia.com/sa/attachment/2010/01/2010011257682.pdf
for the detailed test result on Acanthamoeba trophozoite
disinfection efficacy of multi-purpose solutions (Source: NCACJ
report).
"Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious eye infection that
can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. Therefore,
it is important for contact lens users to practise good contact
lens care and select a multi- purpose solution with high
disinfection effect," said Dr Emily Choy, regional medical
marketing manager, Asia-Pacific, Bausch + Lomb. "At Bausch + Lomb,
we hold ourselves to the highest standards of product quality and
safety, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding products that
will improve the vision and lives of our users."
To reduce the chances of Acanthamoeba infection, contact lens
users are advised to practise good contact lens care, including
always washing hands before handling contact lenses, rubbing
contact lenses with solution, replacing the contact lens case
periodically and seeking regular eye checkups.
To ensure safety of consumers, Bausch + Lomb is an industry
leader in promoting good contact lens care practices through a
number of different educational programs around the world.
Note 1: National Consumer Affairs Centre of Japan (NCACJ) is an
independent administrative agency which is a core consumer concern
driven organization in accordance with the Consumer Affairs
Fundamental Act. It handles consumer issues in collaboration with
the government and local consumer centers.
For more information about the NCACJ research, please visit the
NCACJ website at http://www.kokusen.go.jp/ (only
available in Japanese).
About Acanthamoeba
Acanthamoeba is a parasite commonly found in soil and water.
Contact lens users are advised to practise good lens care and
select solutions with high disinfection effect to minimize risks of
Acanthamoeba infection. If you experience any eye problems such as
redness, irritation or tearing, you should consult your eye care
practitioner immediately.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to bringing visionary ideas to eye
health. Its core businesses include contact lenses and lens care
products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments, and
ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. The Bausch + Lomb name is one of the
best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world.
Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y.,
and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are
available in more than 100 countries.
More information is available at http://www.bausch.com .
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Linda Yan
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Tel: +852-2837-4723
Winifred Chan
Regional Marketing Director, Vision Care,
Bausch + Lomb Asia Pacific
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Tel: +852-2213-3878
SOURCE Bausch + Lomb