Eye Infection By Contact Lense Solution

ReNu – An Introduction

Renu is a no rub contact lens cleaning solution with Moisture Loc. Bausch & Lomb manufactures it. In May 2006, Bausch and Lomb withdrew Moisture Loc from the market as it was linked with the severe eye infection called fungal keratitis. Fungal keratitis can cause eye irritation and even blindness. Fusarium fungus responsible for causing fungal keratitis in the users of Renu was originated in Bausch & Lomb’s Greenville, South Carolina plant.

Bausch & Lomb, global manufactures of eye care products removed its one of the most popular and widely used Renu Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution from the market after it was found that the use of this solution could cause an eye infection called fungal keratitis. Due to the rise in eye infections, the Food and Drug Administration along with Center for Disease and Control investigated the matter. Because of this investigation, Renu Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution was withdrawn from the market. In 30 United States, 26 individuals used this solution. This recall is a huge setback for Bausch and Lomb as it is known for its popular eye care products. The range of eye care products include products for surgical and medical indications and contact lens solution. Recall was announced on May 15 2006.

Fusarium Responsible for Fungal Eye Infection

Fusarium causes fungal eye infection. Fusarium, a fungus is responsible for an eye infection among the patients using contact lenses. This Bosch and Lomb contact lens cleaning solution was tainted during its production. The Fusarium fungus causes following health problems among the patients:

·         Nail infections

·         Skin lesions

·         Esophageal cancer

·         Ulcer

·         Ocular infections

·         Nercosis (cell death)

Fusarium, a fungus is found in soil and plants. Moreover, Moisture Loc cleaning solution contained three polymers that hold the Fusarium in the eye for a longer period contributing to an eye infection.

Fungal keratitis, an eye infection can cause an injury to the cornea leading to vision damage and even blindness. Following are the symptoms of fungal keratitis:

·         Blurry vision

·         Redness

·         Ocular discomfort

·         Eye irritation

·         Photosensitivity (sensitivity to light)

·         Teary eyes

If the above-mentioned symptoms do not get timely treatment then it can cause corneal ulcer and blindness. In fact, eight patients in the United States using Renu Moisture Loc solution needed corneal transplants in which healthy tissues replace damaged cornea.

Bausch & Lomb declared its plan to reimburse the money of its customers spent on Renu Moisture Loc solution. There are two options for the customers to choose from – either a saving coupon on purchase of other Bausch & Lomb products or monetary refund. If you believe  you are experiencing the side effects of using Bausch & Lomb cleaning solution than stop using it. Thereafter, you can seek the advice of an experienced pharmaceutical lawyer who will assist you in filing a lawsuit against Bausch & Lomb.