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Another Bausch & Lomb Recall, Outside the USA

Some of B + L Renu has been pulled off the shelves in Europe and Guadloupe.

There is something about shelf life problems in the recall notice reported in Optometry Today.

If you outside the USA, don’t use the product, or return it for the time being.

It is probably nothing more than egg on B&L’s face, but better safe than sorry.

Alcon to Take over Ciba Vision, all under Novartis

Who will run the ophthalmic portion of Novartis?

Alcon has been a leader in the ophthalmic industry for years. Ciba Vision has had its ups and downs. It has fired all of my reps, and hired new untrained ones. Alcon has some of the best reps in the industry.

The news about the final takeover of Alcon came with an interesting tidbit that Ciba Vision and Novartis Ophthalmic drugs will go under the name Alcon.

I hope Alcon ends up managing the unit.

New rules on Flying and Contact Lenses released May 2010

From the American Optometric Association

TSA Relaxes Restrictions on Eye Drops, Saline Solution

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has relaxed restrictions on the type and amount of liquids passengers may carry onto international and domestic flights.

The agency announced earlier this month that the flying public will now be able to board flights with all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) – including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

The new regulation states that passengers with “disabilities and medical conditions” may board with the products and are not limited in the amount or volume of prescription or over-the-counter medications they may bring in carry-on luggage.

However, TSA indicated that if the medically necessary item exceeds a limit of three ounces or is not contained in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag, that it must be declared for inspection by Security Officers at the checkpoint.

TSA officials warned that it was normal procedure to X-ray medications and related supplies. However, as a customer service, passengers may ask that Security Officials visually inspect medications and associated supplies to prevent contamination or damage.

For more information, visit the TSA Web site at: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm