What is a Fusarium infection?
Fusarium is a fungus commonly found throughout our everyday environment, including on our skin. It especially thrives in tropical climates. Fusarium typically enters the eye through some sort of trauma or injury to the cornea, resulting in an inflammatory reaction. The situation can be treated with combinations of anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory medications. The infection is serious, and the earlier treatment is started, the better the results will be. Should I continue to use the ReNu with MoistureLoc I have at home? Until we get the answer to what’s causing these infections, we recommend you don’t use ReNu with MoistureLoc manufactured at our U.S. plant, and switch to another product such as Renu MultiPlus, which has been relied on by contact lens wearers for years, the original ReNu Multi-Purpose solution, or to another respected brand. You should always follow the advice of your Eye Care Professional and the directions on the lens care products of your choice. Proper care and cle
