MEDIA RELEASE PR37844
Recent Test Results on Disinfection Effect of Major Contact Lens Multi-purpose
Solutions: Bausch + Lomb ReNu MultiPlus Solution Demonstrated Superior Disinfection
Against Acanthamoeba Trophozoite
HARYANA, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
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.
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
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
For media enquiry, please contact:
Linda Yan
Edelman
Linda.yan@edelman.com
Tel: +852-2837-4723
Sunil Gadgil
General Manager, Vision Care Marketing, Bausch + Lomb India
Sunil.gadgil@bausch.com
Tel: +91-124-4152-260
SOURCE Bausch + Lomb
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