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Fusarium Keratitis

Fusarium keratitis is a fungal infection caused by the fusarium fungus.   Symptoms of the infection include pain in the eye, discomfort, blurred vision, extreme light sensitivity, redness in the eye(s), and tearing and eye discharge. However, these symptoms are often confused with bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis. If misdiagnosed, fungal keratitis often has time to invade deep within the cornea and eye, causing severe damage. 

A fungal keratitis diagnosis often must be confirmed through culture or biopsy. Sometimes, oral antifungals and antifungal eye injections can successfully treat fusarium keratitis, but if the infection spreads to the deep layers of the cornea, surgery to remove lesions on the cornea and cornea transplant surgery may be required. The infection’s complications include partial or total blindness, ulceration of the cornea, corneal scarring, cataracts and glaucoma.

About the Fusarium Fungus

The Fusarium fungus is found more often in tropical and subtropical climates on crops and in soil.  There are over 20 species of fusarium. Agricultural workers are often at higher risk for fusarium keratitis, but the recent Renu with MoistureLoc-linked outbreak affected all types of people.  If you or a loved one suffered a fusarium keratitis infection due to ReNu with MoistureLoc contact solution, contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today for legal assistance with your case.