Note: This is a little essay that I wrote for a competition. I didn’t win, probably because it was more of a rant than an actual essay. So, here it is. Take it for what it’s worth. I am an optometric physician. I began blogging when my friend, Josh Bancroft of tinyscreenfuls.com, […] Read more…
due to possible contamination with bacteria. A recall of the affected lot has been initiated by the distributor, Novartis.
Use of eye drops contaminated with bacteria may cause serious eye infection. People who are immune suppressed, such as those with HIV/AIDS, or who are undergoing chemotherapy or taking drugs which cause immune suppression may be at a higher risk for infection.
The product, with an expiry date of 2008-08, is fabricated by CIBA Vision Canada Inc., Sterile Manufacturing.
Lot numbers can usually be found on the top of the box or front panel of the bottle. The Drug Identification Number (DIN) for this product is 02231289. The DIN can be found on the front panel of the product label and outer packaging.
This product is used to relieve eye irritation or dryness and is sold without a prescription as an over-the-counter drug. It is widely available and is distributed across Canada. According to the company, the product was tested prior to release for sale and met all specifications, including sterility. However, the company advised Health Canada that it is recalling the product as a precautionary measure based on a recent review of the production facility controls.
Health Canada is advising consumers who use Genteal Artificial Tears to check the lot number on the bottle. If it is Lot 51436, with an expiry date of 2008-08, they should immediately stop using the product and return it where it was purchased. People using the affected lot who experience symptoms of eye infection such as redness, swelling, discharge, pain, itchiness, increased sensitivity to light and change in vision should seek medical attention.
Health Canada will update this advisory as soon as additional information is available. Health Canada advisories are posted at the following web address: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/2005/index_e.html
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In the interest of full disclosure, we should tell our patients that two ophthalmologists are using lasers to zap away floaters. CNN reports on two ophthalmologists, Dr. John Karickhoff of Virginia and Dr. Scott Geller of Florida, who use lasers to obliterate the floaters to a very great extent. I wish I lived in Oklahoma. […] Read more…
adds to the summary of international press that have picked up on George Smitherman?s comments from last week.
There?s nothing like throwing around the ?T? word to get yourself some international attention. Australia had to stage a raid with hundreds of police officers to get itself on the news. Ontario health minister George Smitherman only had to target that new member of the axis of evil, optometrists.
At a recent fundraiser, the one McGuinty cabinet minister we wouldn?t want to meet in a dark alley, called the province?s optometrists ?terrorists.? And apparently, Smitherman doesn?t negotiate with terrorists. He?s since apologized. But not before the comment made it on the, now airing in Canada, Colbert Report.
All we have to say is that Smitherman better be careful during his next eye exam?.
Survivor winner, ally can see clearly now The Fayetteville Observer - 16 minutes ago By most standards, Survivor winner Yul Kwon is a pretty wealthy man. In December, he won $1 million on the CBS reality show Survivor: Cook Islands.Save Read more…
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Dr. Neil B. Gailmard, OD, MBA, FAAO, a practice consultant and editor of Optometric Management Tip of the Week says in his latest tip that private practice optometry still has a chance. Actually, when I read the tip, it was more about how it’s still possible for new/recent grads to open up cold. […] Read more…
include a cover letter detailing your optometric experience, and a resume (in PDF, MS Word or RTF format).
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