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bcdphie 04-12-2006 11:11 AM

This was all over the news in Vancouver last night (and I am sure across Canada). I have used Renu in the past, but am currently using their sensitive eyes solution.

Any Canadian GCers using Renu don't have to worry if you purchased it in Canada. Apparently the Renu solution we use is made in Canada and has not caused any problems; however, I think it is important to be aware of these sorts of things.

valkyrie 04-12-2006 11:30 AM

Hm, am I the only one who uses Alcon Opti-Free Express? It makes my contacts feel much more comfortable than Renu did.

That said, I'm *thisclose* to getting some hot new glasses.

KSigkid 04-12-2006 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by valkyrie
Hm, am I the only one who uses Alcon Opti-Free Express? It makes my contacts feel much more comfortable than Renu did.

That said, I'm *thisclose* to getting some hot new glasses.

No, I've been using that for a while as well. I've never had a problem with it (and I wear soft contacts).

AchtungBaby80 04-12-2006 08:29 PM

Wow, that's scary. :eek: I use Renu as well and have ever since I started wearing contacts in high school, but now I'm rethinking that. I've been using the bottle I have for several weeks now--if there was going to be a problem, would it have shown up by now, I wonder? Even so, I'm about to go get some different solution...

ZTAngel 05-26-2007 12:17 PM

Bumping.

Now the CDC is saying to throw out any Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose Solution due to cases of acanthamoeba keratitis.

Here's the story: http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shar...Infection.html

Munchkin03 05-26-2007 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valkyrie (Post 1231288)
Hm, am I the only one who uses Alcon Opti-Free Express? It makes my contacts feel much more comfortable than Renu did.


I used it when I first got contacts. I've changed a few times (usually based on whatever samples the doctor gives me). Now I'm using AQuify, which is by CIBA. It's pretty decent as well.

mulattogyrl 05-26-2007 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valkyrie (Post 1231288)
Hm, am I the only one who uses Alcon Opti-Free Express? It makes my contacts feel much more comfortable than Renu did.

That said, I'm *thisclose* to getting some hot new glasses.


I use this also. I think I'm wearing my glasses again too.

sbx_six_eye 05-26-2007 12:33 PM

Wow...if it's not one product it's another. I stopped using Renu when I first heard of this, but I did use it regularly. I wear my glasses more often now.

Honeykiss1974 05-29-2007 09:50 AM

I saw this on GMA as well. I've been using Opti-Free since the first breakout (because I use to use Complete Moisture) so I hope I'm still ok.

BTW - has anyone heard from P-n-C? I hope she is doing ok. :)


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