TY - JOUR
T1 - Fusarium keratitis associated with ReNu with MoistureLoc sample kits.
AU - Saltzmann, Robert M.
AU - Yep, Judy M.
AU - Blomquist, Preston H.
PY - 2008/11
Y1 - 2008/11
N2 - OBJECTIVE: To describe a patient who developed contact-lens associated Fusarium sp. keratitis associated with use of sample kits of ReNu with MoistureLoc purchased after worldwide recall of the product from the market. METHODS: The patient's history, clinical presentation, and laboratory workup were reviewed. RESULTS: In April 2008, a 64-year-old woman with a 45-year history of contact lens wear presented with a large central corneal infiltrate after receiving empiric antibiotic treatment before referral. Corneal and contact lens cultures revealed Fusarium sp. The patient had been using sample kits of ReNu with MoistureLoc purchased from a dollar store to clean her lenses. CONCLUSIONS: Although a worldwide recall of ReNu with MoistureLoc occurred in May 2006, the product may still be obtained in discount stores through sale of professional sample kits. Patients with contact lens-associated keratitis should be questioned regarding specifics of their contact lens hygienic regimen.
AB - OBJECTIVE: To describe a patient who developed contact-lens associated Fusarium sp. keratitis associated with use of sample kits of ReNu with MoistureLoc purchased after worldwide recall of the product from the market. METHODS: The patient's history, clinical presentation, and laboratory workup were reviewed. RESULTS: In April 2008, a 64-year-old woman with a 45-year history of contact lens wear presented with a large central corneal infiltrate after receiving empiric antibiotic treatment before referral. Corneal and contact lens cultures revealed Fusarium sp. The patient had been using sample kits of ReNu with MoistureLoc purchased from a dollar store to clean her lenses. CONCLUSIONS: Although a worldwide recall of ReNu with MoistureLoc occurred in May 2006, the product may still be obtained in discount stores through sale of professional sample kits. Patients with contact lens-associated keratitis should be questioned regarding specifics of their contact lens hygienic regimen.
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U2 - 10.1097/icl.0b013e31818c25bf
DO - 10.1097/icl.0b013e31818c25bf
M3 - Article
C2 - 18997545
AN - SCOPUS:58149316612
SN - 1542-2321
VL - 34
SP - 337
EP - 339
JO - Eye & contact lens
JF - Eye & contact lens
IS - 6
ER -