Soft contact lens users are hearing warnings about serious fungal eye infections
May 2006
Soft contact lens users are hearing warnings about serious fungal eye infections.
Eye infections due to Fusarium are increasing...especially in contact lens users. This fungal infection can lead to vision loss.
Most cases so far involve Bausch & Lomb's U.S. product...ReNu with MoistureLoc. The company has stopped shipping this product. Retailers have pulled it from shelves.
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