Recent studies have found that side effects of Viagra may increase the risk of melanoma, a serious and potentially deadly form of skin cancer. Lawsuits are now being reviewed for men nationwide who may have avoided problems from melanoma if warnings had been provided. STATUS OF VIAGRA MELANOMA LAWSUITS: Product liability lawyers are providing free consultations and case evaluations for men diagnosed with melanoma following use of Viagra, to determine whether financial compensation may be available through a lawsuit. MANUFACTURER: Pfizer OVERVIEW: Viagra (sildenafil citrate) was approved in 1998 for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The widely used drug generates…
The findings of a new study suggest that lens implant surgery can significantly increase the risk of cataracts and elevated eye pressure.…
A Baltimore eye surgeon has been fined $1.4 million for unnecessary laser eye procedures.…
A new study linking regular aspirin use and age-related vision loss has come under fire by some doctors, who say it jumps to conclusions. …
According to the findings of a new study, individuals who regularly use aspirin over a prolonged period of time may face an increased risk of developing a rare form of eye disease, which may cause vision loss. …
The FDA issued warning letters to several laser eye surgery providers this week, indicating that the companies had put out misleading advertising.…
New research suggests that the cancer drug Avastin is equally effective at treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as the medication Lucentis, which is specifically approved for treatment of the eye condition and costs 40 times as much. …
An investor class action lawsuit has been filed against Cooper Cos. over a massive CooperVision contact lens recall issued earlier this year, after users experienced problems ranging from hazy vision to torn corneas. …
Problems with silicon oil residue have led to an expanded recall of Avaira contact lenses, adding millions of Avaira Sphere contacts to an earlier recall issued amid reports that consumers were suffering eye problems ranging from hazy vision to torn corneas.…
Federal regulators say that silicone oil is the cause of problems with Aviara contact lenses sold by CooperVision, which were quietly removed from the market in August after a number of consumers suffered torn corneas, hazy vision and other potentially serious complications.…
