MoisturePlus: Man Will Sue Complete Moisture Plus Manufacturer

Tony Hillier, 60, says that he became a victim of acanthamoeba keratitis after having used Complete Moisture Plus, which is manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics. Hillier had to undergo a corneal transplant two months ago in an attempt to save his left eye. It is not yet known if he will regain vision in that eye.

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Hillier developed acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare parasite infection which attacks the nerve endings in the eye, last November. Hillier's surgery required 16 stitches in his eye and he still suffers blurred vision and had to quit his job as a truck driver. Hillier said of the situation: After several weeks of drops in my left eye and no improvement I was in a lot of pain, with blurred vision and a burning sensation. I eventually saw a corneal specialist who told me that I needed a graft to save my eye. The graft was a success but I have been told it is a slow recovery and that the 16 stitches will be in my eye for about a year. It has been a devastating experience for me and I am very worried the condition might come back, also possibility rejection of the new cornea."