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2007
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.125.4.559
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What We Have Learned From the Fusarium Keratitis Outbreak

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“…14 It is possible that the shift in demographics we have witnessed has occurred because of factors similar to those seen in the ReNu with MoistureLoc fungal keratitis cases. 15 With increased use (and misuse) of soft contact lenses and with newer more comfortable contact lens materials and solutions that may favor adherence of filamentous fungi, there is the risk of creating an environment that allows an environmental commensal to become a pathogen.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…14 It is possible that the shift in demographics we have witnessed has occurred because of factors similar to those seen in the ReNu with MoistureLoc fungal keratitis cases. 15 With increased use (and misuse) of soft contact lenses and with newer more comfortable contact lens materials and solutions that may favor adherence of filamentous fungi, there is the risk of creating an environment that allows an environmental commensal to become a pathogen.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%