Patient Info & Forms
CooperVision Avaira® Contact Lens Recall
CooperVision has initiated a recall of a limited number of Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere contact lenses after discovering reports of wearers experiencing hazy vision and discomfort. Some patients reported severe eye pain or eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
If you experience hazy vision or unusual discomfort with your Avaira lenses, please remove your lenses immediately and contact us at Casco Bay EyeCare. You can check to see if your lenses are part of the limited recall by checking the lot number on the recall page of the CooperVision website. If your lenses are affected, even if you’re not experiencing symptoms, please contact Casco Bay EyeCare.
For more information about this contact lens recall, click here.
Links to Patient Information on the Web
Your Child: Vision Examination or Vision Screening?
What’s the difference between the vision screening your child receives from his or her pediatrician, and the comprehensive vision examination conducted by your eyecare professional? Click here to learn more about this important element of good health and good learning.
The organization Prevent Blindness America has a good website on the importance of vision exams for children starting or returning to the classroom. Click here to learn about Health Eyes for Healthy Futures.
Your Baby’s Eyes: Free Assessment for Babies 6 – 12 Months
Early testing is key to promoting a lifetime of healthy vision. One in ten children is at risk for vision problems a general well-baby check-up may not detect. At Casco Bay EyeCare, our optometrists offer one-time eye assessments, FREE, as part of the Infant SEE® program of the American Optometric Association.
For more information about the InfantSee program, click here.
And to make an appointment for your baby, call one of our five locations.
Vision USA
If you do not qualify for government aid or private healthcare assistance that covers the cost of routine eye or vision care, VISION USA™ can help. VISION USA provides basic eye health and vision care services free of charge to uninsured, low-income people and their families. VISION USA was established in 1991 by AOA doctors of optometry who donate their services. To learn more about VISION USA, click here.
Common Eye & Vision Conditions.
Learn more about common vision conditions like myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism with reliable and up-to-date information from the American Optometric Association. Click on the links below for specific information.
Glossary of Eye & Vision Conditions
Contact Lenses.
Get the facts about contact lenses, the choices in lenses and see which type may be best for you.
