Fusarium keratitis associated with ReNu with MoistureLoc sample kits.
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.
Saltzmann
Robert M
RM
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-9057, USA
Yep
Judy M
JM
Blomquist
Preston H
PH
D018639:Contact Lens Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005670:Fusarium; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
D018639:Contact Lens Solutions