What is CDC doing about the reports of Fusarium keratitis?
CDC is working with state and local health departments, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture to evaluate reports of Fusarium keratitis, conduct a study to determine factors associated with Fusarium keratitis, and conduct surveillance to determine the scope of the outbreak. In addition, CDC is partnering with FDA and the South Carolina Department of Health to do an on-site evaluation of Bausch & Lomb plant in Greenville, SC. Results of the investigation will help identify measures that can be put into place to prevent further infections related to contact lens wear. Eye doctors treating patients for keratitis caused by fungi are urged to report these infections to their state health department to aid in this investigation.
