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uggest that todays voluntary recall is related to a product contamination issue and this does not impact any of AMOs other contact lens care products, including our family of hydrogen peroxide disinfecting solutions," the statement said.

AMO said in its statement that consumers who believe they are in possession of the recalled product should discontinue use immediately. The company is currently contacting retailers, customers and distributors regarding return and replacement instructions.

The CDC estimated that one or two out of one million of contact lens users are affected by Acanthamoeba keratitis, meaning that about 35 to 70 out of 35 million contact lens users in the US suffer from the infection each year.

In its advisory the CDC said that people who wear soft contact lenses who use Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) CompleteR MoisturePlusTM Multi-Purpose Solution should:

* Stop using the product immediately and discard all remaining solution including partially used or unopened bottles. Choose an alternative contact lens solution.

* Discard current lens storage container.

* Discard current pair of soft lenses.

* See a health care provider if experiencing any signs of eye infection: Eye pain, eye redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, sensation of something in the eye, or excessive tearing. All contact lens users should closely follow prevention measures to help prevent eye infections, which include

* See an eye care professional for regular eye examinations.

* Wear and replace contact lenses according to the schedule prescribed by an eye care professional.

* Remove contact lenses before any activity involving contact with water, including showering, using a hot tub, or swimming.

* Wash hands with soap and water and dry before handling contact lenses.

* Clean contact lenses according to the manufacturer's guidelines and i
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