What has CDC done about reports of Fusarium keratitis?
CDC worked with state and local health departments, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture to evaluate reports of Fusarium keratitis. CDC conducted a study to determine factors associated with Fusarium keratitis, and to monitor the scope of the outbreak. As a result of the investigation, Bausch & Lomb announced on April 13, 2006 , that it was withdrawing all ReNu with MoistureLoc® products and was recommending that consumers stop using ReNu with MoistureLoc® immediately. On May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb withdrew ReNu with MoistureLoc® from the worldwide market. Since the withdrawal of ReNu with MoistureLoc®, monitoring performed by CDC and state health departments indicated that Fusarium keratitis cases in the U.S. have decreased substantially. Back to Top Should new cases of Fusarium keratitis still be reported? CDC is no longer requesting reports of Fusarium keratitis. However, healthcare providers who are concerned about an unusual number of new case
