An estimated 45 million Americans wear them—and this recall affects at least two very recognizable brand names for eyes.
34,000 Contact Lenses Recalled in 15 States and Multiple Countries
Published on Mar. 27, 2025
Your morning routine probably includes washing your face, brushing your teeth—and, for over 197 million Americans, wearing corrective lenses to see the day ahead, says the Vision Council. But some of the 45 million people whom national data suggests wear contacts will want an eye on a recent recall for a product that could compromise vision.
This week, the FDA announced a recall of 33,990 contact lenses that are reportedly labeled under the following U.S. brands: MyDay Toric, LensCrafters One Day Premium Daily Disposable Contact Lenses For Astigmatism, Pearle Vision 1 Day Premium For Astigmatism, REVEAL 1-DAY TORIC, Vision Source Reveal Toric, Voyant 1-Day Premium Toric.
Of the nearly 34,000 contact lenses recalled, 17,010 were distributed in the United States and 16,980 were distributed to 19 countries including Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The internationally distributed products fall under brand names that can be found in the FDA link above. The U.S. states affected by the recall are said to be the following: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
The reason for the recall is listed as “a limited number of lots were manufactured with an incorrect cylinder power.” Cylinder power, which appears as “CYL” on a package of contact lenses, “determines how strong a cylindrical lens must be to correct your astigmatism,” as explained by EyeCare Associates, an Alabama-based optometry practice. When an individual has an astigmatism, meaning the eye’s cornea or lens has an irregular shape (typically one that’s more oval or football-shaped than round), they require a contact lens that’s cylindrical to properly fit the eye and correct their vision.
If a prescription has incorrect cylinder power, the contact lens will not effectively correct the wearer’s astigmatism. This could then presumably cause blurry or distorted vision, which the Cleveland Clinic says is a common symptom of an astigmatism.
Rochester, NY-based CooperVision, Inc. apparently initiated the recall on February 27 before the FDA classified it this week. The FDA has categorized this as a Class II recall, which they define as involving “products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.”
The good news is that this recall wasn’t executed for microbial contamination, which we’ve seen happen for multiple products in the past week. Still, when it comes to driving and many other tasks, not having the vision quality you trust in can be dangerous.
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