Increased risk of keratitis confirmed for ReNu with MoistureLoc

In the same week that Bausch & Lomb decided to permanently withdraw its ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution from shelves worldwide, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Friday (May 19) that the product was the cause of an increased incidence of Fusarium keratitis.

An epidemiological ‘case-control’ investigation showed an increased risk of the fungal infection for users of ReNu with MositureLoc. The cause of the association remains unclear. However, further studies, including environmental and molecular testing are ongoing.

The study also concluded that Bausch & Lomb’s other contact lens solution ReNu MultiPlus, sporadically linked to the Fusarium outbreak in the US, was not associated in a statistically significant way.