ReNu with MoistureLoc has been linked to several cases of a fungal infection called Fusarium keratitis. Fusarium keratitis is a very serious infection where fungus grows in the cornea. The infection can reach all the way through the cornea, causing scarring. This is generally a rare infection and is usually caused by trauma, often with plant material. (The fungus that causes the infection is often found in plants and soil in tropical and subtropical regions.) Other risk factors are chronic ocular surface diseases and immunodeficiency.
The infection is rarely linked to contact lens use, except when users sleep with contact lenses in the eye. This is why the link with ReNu with MoistureLoc is so remarkable.
Symptoms of Fusarium keratitis include:
Fusarium keratitis should be treated right away with antifungal drugs, though the treatment may take several months. If the condition is not treated or if the drugs don’t work, surgery is sometimes needed to remove fungal lesions and to perform cornea transplants.
If you or a loved one has contracted Fusarium keratitis after using ReNu with MoistureLoc or any other contact lens solution, you may be able to recover damages for your injury. You should have your case evaluated as soon as possible by an attorney who is familiar with this kind of litigation. See Hiring a ReNu with MoistureLoc Attorney and Lawyer to find out how to locate a lawyer who can help you.
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