Serious Eye Infections Associated With Soft Contact Lens Use and Contact Lens Solution Results in Lens Cleaner Recalls
In April 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported "Bausch and Lomb announced that it is withdrawing all ReNu with MoistureLoc products and is recommending that consumers stop using ReNu with MoistureLoc immediately." They also reported that there was a "recent increase in reports of a rare but serious fungal infection of the eye in soft contact lens wearers in the U.S." and that "The infection, a fungal keratitis caused by the Fusarium fungus, may cause vision loss requiring corneal transplants."
The FDA site also notes "an increasing number of reports of rare but serious fungal infections in the eye that can cause permanent blindness. Some patients have reported a significant loss of vision, resulting in the need for a corneal transplant."
If you have used lens care products and have experienced any of the following symptoms, the FDA and CDC urge you to contact your doctor immediately:
- redness
- pain
- tearing
- increased light sensitivity
- blurry vision
- discharge or swelling
If you have taken any of these contact lens cleaner products and may have suffered eye infections or other eye injuries, learn more about your options and get an instant answer to your questions. Call today and speak with an Attorney: 1.800.838.0800.
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