Our firm is investigating injuries caused by ReNu MoistureLoc (ReNu), which is a contact lens solution manufactured by Bausch & Lomb.  ReNu is sold over the counter.

Bausch & Lomb Recalled - Keratitis Suspected

On April 10, 2006, Bausch & Lomb announced suspension of shipments of ReNu.  The suspension was announced in light of reports of fungal keratitis infections or fungal “fusarium” in users of the solution.  This infection can lead to loss of vision, and blindness.

The FDA reports: “A fungus called Fusarium has been identified as the cause of the reported infections. As of April 9, 2006, 109 cases of suspected Fusarium keratitis are under investigation by CDC and public health authorities in 17 states of the U.S.”

CDC data of 30 cases of the infections reveal that 28 of the 30 persons affected wore contact lenses and that most of those persons used the ReNu solution.

Bausch & Lomb is advising anyone who uses ReNu to stop using it immediately.

What is Fungal keratitis?

Fungal keratitis is a serious eye infection that can develop through the whole depth of the cornea.  The infection can require prolonged drug therapy with antifungals such as natamycin, nystatin, and amphotericin B. Other antifungals that may be administered include various Azoles and Fluorinated pyrimidines.  If drugs do not work and the eye is damaged, surgery may be necessary to remove fungal ulcers/lesions.  Symptoms of fungal keratitis include eye pain, eye discomfort, decrease in vision and light hypersensitivity.

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