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Fusarium Keratitis

AAO urges physician, public awareness

September 15, 2006

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), which said it was "pleased with the timely JAMA article," is reminding physicians to emphasize the importance of good hygiene practices to their patients who wear contact lenses.

CDC study confirms Fusarium link to contact lens solution

September 15, 2006
By:Jennifer A. Webb

A new study confirms preliminary findings that a unique outbreak of Fusarium keratitis this past spring was associated with use of ReNu with MoistureLoc (Bausch & Lomb) contact lens cleaning solution and common suboptimal hygiene practices (JAMA 2006;296:953-963).

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