All contact lenses are medical devices and require a prescription to obtain. Counterfeit and non-FDA approved lenses sold without a prescription can lead to complications for patients. Join us in being part of the solution by using these tools to report adverse effects, unlawful counterfeit products, illegal online sales, and retailers who are putting patient safety at risk. 

To report adverse events including CL related infections or potentially counterfeit products 

• • FDA Medwatch https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm

To report unlawful internet sales or contact lens vendors selling without a prescription 

• • Report a Problem Web Form https://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ucm059315.htm 
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Complaint Assistant https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt 

To report e-mails promoting medical products that might be illegal

• • FDA Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) [email protected] 

To report allegations that a medical device manufacturer or its product is in violation of the law

• • Allegations of Regulatory Misconduct Web Form https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportingAllegationsofRegulatoryMisconduct/ucm526129.htm