According to news reports, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced settling with multiple Internet-based firms that were charged with illegally selling and distributing “circle” contact lenses. Circle contact lenses are a form of novelty eyewear that gives the illusion of larger eyes by covering the entire surface of the consumer’s eyes.
The FTC charged the owners of three websites with violating the 2004 Contact Lens Rule that forbids the sale of contact lenses without first obtaining a valid doctor’s prescription. The Rule also governs the sale of these cosmetic contact lenses due to the potential that these lenses have for resulting in corneal ulcers, corneal abrasions, vision impairment and blindness if they are worn improperly. The settlement fined the owners of these websites $68,000, $24,000 and $5,400 respectively for their participation in these illegal sales.
As a Walterboro personal injury lawyer, I feel it’s a necessity to consistently monitor news from government agencies that police medical devices that could cause potential permanent damage in consumers to, hopefully, aid in avoiding preventable injuries. If you’ve been injured through the use of a defective product, speak with a personal injury lawyer experienced in these matters to learn more about your rights as a consumer.
Related posts:
