Contact Lens Solution Linked to Fungal Dermatitis
The FDA has received an increased number of reports of the fungal dermatitis of the eye, or Fusarium, among soft contact lens wearers. A high number of those with the infection reported having used a Bausch & Lomb ReNu brand contact lens solution in the month prior to the onset of the infection. Without proper treatment, this rare but serious infection may scar the cornea and blind users. Symptoms of Fusarium include blurry vision, increased sensitivity to light, pain or redness, and excessive discharge from the eye.
Although the company has not issued a recall of the solution, a number of stores, including Walgreens and Jewel-Osco, have pulled some or all of Bausch & Lomb contact lens solution products from their shelves.
I've been using this brand as far as I can remember. It's too bad that companies don't respect their client's trust. They should recall. Now, They've lost my trust...
Is it is especially disturbing considering that new information reveals Bausch & Lomb knew of a Fusarium problem earlier in the year. The company received reports of the problem from a handful of Asian countries. Why did they wait so long to warn U.S. citizens?