Question 1

Is there an Oxervate lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Lawyers are investigating Oxervate vision loss lawsuits for those individuals who were prescribed Oxervate eye drops and developed vision loss, required surgery to repair or replace the corneal and other side effects that were not disclosed by the drug manufacturer.

Question 2

Who qualifies for an Oxervate lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Financial benefits may be available through an Oxervate lawsuit settlement for individuals who used Oxervate eye drops, and experienced any of the following side effects;  Vision loss Blurred vision Light sensitivity Corneal scarring Corneal deposits Contact lens deposits Severe eye pain and swelling Eyelid inflammation Corneal transplant surgery Artificial cornea surgery Other Oxervate side effects

Question 3

What are the side effects of Oxervate?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most commonly reported Oxervate vision problems have included;  Photophobia Vision Blurred Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes Visual Impairment Corneal Deposits Eye Disorder Eye Ulcer Corneal Neovascularisation Corneal Scar Corneal Thinning Corneal Erosion

Question 4

Can Oxervate cause corneal deposits and corneal plaques?

Accepted Answer

The protein in Oxervate, cenegermin, can sometimes precipitate out in the eye, especially when the local environment within the eye changes (e.g., pH changes or interaction with other ions or molecules in the tear film). These precipitates form what are known as corneal deposits.

Question 5

Can Oxervate cause corneal ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Medical research and case studies have suggested that these corneal ulcers may occur due to allergic reactions to cenegermin, which may lead to severe inflammation and disruption of the corneal surface and the corneal epithelium (the outermost layer of the cornea).

Question 6

Can I use contact lenses while taking Oxervate?

Accepted Answer

In a case report published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology in May 2022, researchers indicated that over an eight-week treatment with Oxervate, a patient with stage III neurotrophic keratitis experienced significant build-up of deposits on her eye’s surface and on her bandage contact lens (BCL).

Question 7

Can Oxervate cause vision loss?

Accepted Answer

The FDA has become aware of more than 160 reports of Oxervate users suffering from various degrees of degrees of visual impairment or total blindness.  Corneal ulcers and corneal deposits resulting from the use of Oxervate can permanently impair vision, ranging from mild blurring to total blindness, depending on the extent and location of the ulcers or deposits.

Question 8

What is Oxervate used for?

Accepted Answer

Oxervate is used to treat neurotrophic keratitis, a rare disease that affects the cornea’s healing. It plays a crucial role in maintaining corneal innervation and preserving the structural integrity of the eye’s anterior segment.

Question 9

How to file an Oxervate lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

To determine whether you or a loved one may be eligible for an Oxervate lawsuit, submit information to AboutLawsuits about your potential claim for review by a personal injury lawyer to determine whether a settlement or lawsuit payout may be available. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained in your case.

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