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The FDA and the CDC have issued an alert to health care professionals and patients about Renu lens solution that can cause a rare eye infection caused by a fungus, Fusarium Keratities. The infection is rare, but serious - and can cause permanent loss of vision.

The FDA reports that several patients have experienced significant loss of vision. Many have needed corneal transplants.

The FDA advises any soft contact lens wearer who has existing stocks of Renu Moisture Loc to use the product with caution and report any symptoms of eye infection immediately.

The FDA and CDC urgently advise contact lens users to make sure their soft lenses and products used to maintain them are not contaminated.

The following measures should be taken:

– Wash your hands with soap and water (lint-free method) before touching the lenses

– Replace your lenses according to the timetable given to you by your doctor

– Carefully follow the instructions given to you by your doctor and manufacturer regarding cleaning and storage of the lenses

– Replace your contact lense case every 3-6 months

– Make sure you keep your contact lense case clean

– If you experience redness, pain, tearing, increasing light sensitivity, blurry vision, discharge or swelling - remove the lenses immediately and see your doctor.

The FDA and CDC also advise wearers to perform a ‘rub and rinse' lens cleaning method, instead of the ‘no rub method'. This will minimize the number of germs and reduce the likelihood of infection. link

Filed under Contact Lens, Eye Treatment

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