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May 31, 2007

CDC HEALTH ADVISORY SERIOUS EYE INFECTION

The U.S. Embassy in Doha would like to alert American citizens to an outbreak of a serious but rare eye infection stemming from use of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) CompleteR MoisturePlusTM Multi-Purpose Solution for contact lens wearers.  This product is available internationally and is frequently mail ordered from the U.S.

Based on these findings 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.

For more information, see the CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/acanthamoeba/index.htm

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy in Doha’s website, http://qatar.usembassy.gov, and the U.S. Department of State's travel website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and other Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to “A Safe Trip Abroad,” found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

Citizens living and residing in Qatar are advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S. Department of State’s automated online registration system, https://travelregistration.state.gov.  U.S. citizens may also contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy via email at ACSconsularDoha@state.gov or by calling 488-4101, extension 6500.   Further updates will be forthcoming when new information is available.  This complete message is available on the Embassy’s website at http://qatar.usembassy.gov.