Archive for the 'Fusarium Keratitis' Category

Fusarium Keratitis: General Information And Awareness

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

What is Fusarium Keratitis?
Fusarium Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear membrane that covers the colored part of the eye (iris) and pupil of the eye. It is caused by Fusarium which is a large genus of filamentous fungi widely distributed in soil and in association with plants. The higher incidence of fusarium [...]

Update: Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution Causing Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution, manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics, is used for cleaning and storage purposes for soft contact lenses. The solution recently has been found by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to cause a seven-fold increase in a rare eye infection, Acanthamoeba keratitis, affecting those who use it. The infection is [...]