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Zarrella adds that they pulled the solution and recommend switching to another product until the investigation is concluded. However, some eye doctors are telling their patients to avoid Bausch & Lomb products altogether.

According to the FDA, there were 109 cases of Fusarium keratitis in people in 17 states under investigation by public health authorities since June 2005. Date from the Centers for Disease Control of 30 cases of the infections revealed that 28 wore contact lenses and that most used the ReNu saline. Eight had to undergo corneal transplants.

Fungal keratitis is a severe infection of the cornea. Risk factors for infection usually include trauma (generally with plant material), chronic ocular surface diseases, immunodeficiencies and contact lens use. And the infection can require prolonged drug therapy with antifungal. Fungal keratitis is a condition more prevalent in warm climate. First-line treatment includes topical and oral antifungal medications; patients who do not respond to medical treatment usually require surgical intervention, including corneal transplantation. Symptoms of fungal keratitis include eye pain, eye discomfort, decrease in vision and light hypersensitivity.

If you have used this solution and have suffered any kind of eye injury, please contact an eye specialist, because the fungus must be treated with anti-fungal medication immediately. Then, contact Hardison & Associates. Our firm is representing patients and families who have been harmed by ReNu with MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution. Contact us, to learn about your legal rights and options in bringing a product liability lawsuit for the injuries you sustained as a result of using this contact lens solution.