Avaira recall extended to include Sphere lots

CooperVision has expanded its worldwide recall (News 02.10.11) of Avaira brand contact lenses to include limited lots of Avaira Sphere.

The company had identified certain lots of Avaira Sphere that did not meet its updated quality requirements due to the level of silicone oil residue. It has launched a website (www.coopervision.com/international-recall) for wearers to enter the lot number from the carton or blister label to see if the lenses have been recalled.

The presence of silicone oil residue on Avaira Sphere lenses may cause hazy vision or discomfort, severe eye pain or eye injuries, although not everyone experienced the same symptoms, it said.