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<p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for
monitoring the safety of all healthcare products in the United Kingdom.</p><p>The
MHRA has investigated acanthamoeba keratitis infections associated with water and
contact lenses and has reviewed the instructions for use for all contact lenses on
the UK market. While some already provide appropriate warnings and preventative advice,
others require improvement. We are considering how best to achieve this under the
powers being created for the new UK medical devices regulatory regime and as we address
recommendations from the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review.</p><p>We
have also worked with various stakeholders and patient representatives to provide
information to the public on the risks associated with acanthamoeba keratitis infections.</p><p>This
engagement has resulted in information for contact lens users being provided on the
MHRA’s website.</p>
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