Symptoms for Eye
Fungus Infection Fusarium Keratitis - Stop Using
ReNu MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution FDA Says– Discard Immediately
April 24th 2006
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supports Bausch and Lomb’s
decision to voluntarily withdraw ReNu MoistureLoc contact lens solution
from the market. The agency began an investigation into the Greenville,
SC manufacturing plant on March 22nd and will be continuing to inspect
their facilities next week.
The FDA is not certain whether Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu MoistureLoc is
responsible for the Fusarium keratitis eye fungus outbreak. The FDA is
working closely with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in this
investigation, according to the FDA.
ABC News reported that the FDA announced today that consumers should
immediately stop using and discard ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens
solution, as more cases of fungal infections have been reported among
people using the product.
"Discard all remaining MoistureLoc solution, including partially used or
opened bottles. Consult your doctor about choosing an appropriate
alternative cleaning/disinfecting product," the FDA warns in a new
public health notification.
Federal health authorities are investigating 109 cases of in the United
State of people who have contracted the rare corneal fungus infection.
According to the FDA, of the 30 cases they have investigated, most of
those infected with the virus had been using MoistureLoc. Three of the
patients needed corneal transplants.
The FDA says that contact lens wearers should always wash their hands
with soap and water before touching their eyes or contacts. Contacts
should be discarded after the time specified by the manufacturer.
Always follow the guidelines for both storage and cleaning, and the FDA
says that the lens case should be cleaned regularly and replaced every
3-6 months.
The symptoms for Fusarium keratitis is redness and pain, tearing, an
increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, swelling and a possible
discharge from the eye.
By Dan Wilson
Best Syndication
Eye Care Products
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