Reporting Illegal Contact Lens Sales and Adverse Reactions

Are you aware of illegal contact lens sales or a patient that suffered an adverse reaction to novelty or improperly dispensed contact lenses? Optometrists and patients can report complaints, adverse reactions, and suspicious business practices online.

Federal Trade Commission - The Contact Lens Rule: A Guide for Prescribers and Sellers
https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/contact-lens-rule-guide-prescribers-sellers

Report a website illegally selling contact lenses.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ucm059315.htm

Report an adverse event related to contact lenses.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm?action=reporting.home

Report problems with decorative contact lenses.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm

File a consumer complaint with the Office of the Attorney General of Indiana.
http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/2426.htm

The American Optometric Association also requests that contact lens violations be reported to the AOA by emailing StopIllegalCLS@aoa.org.