The ReNu™ contact lens line is manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, Inc., and is a subdivision of the PureVision® contact lens line, making this line of contact lenses similar in nature and effect to PurVision® contact lenses. As for contact lenses, ReNu™, as suggested, is a mere revamping and upgraded form of PureVision. ® Any PureVision® contact lens, ReNu™ included, is supposedly based on Silicone hydrogel, a substance ensuring softness, smoothness and moisture to all users. ReNu™ contact lenses are designed to better facilitate corrective capabilities toward many common eye conditions, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, Astigmatism (an aberration whereby malformed ocular lenses prevent the proper inward channeling of the necessary refractive light needed to see clearly), and Presbyopia (weak reading vision, especially with individuals over the age of forty). The normal monthly lifespan cycle for these lenses suggests that ReNu™ contact lenses provide quality performance and ongoing comfort for many people.

In recent years, however, a growing concern has emerged regarding, not ReNu™ contact lenses themselves, but the solution in which they were stored. MoistureLoc ®, made from fungal plants prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas, was associated with worldwide claims of eye and visual damage. Fusorium Keratitis, a serious eye infection characterized by severe irritation and even blindness, was suggested to have been caused by the use of MoistureLoc®. Bausch & Lomb, Inc. put out a ReNu™ contact lens solution recall, and an investigation ensued. As it turned out, a connection was established in regarding to how the solution had been stored and applied by users. Nevertheless, Bausch & Lomb, Inc. changed to a safer and just as effective agent for ReNu™. Multipurpose solution contact lens treatment was and is now recommended for current and new users concerned about the contact lens infection. ReNu™ contact lenses themselves were not faulty, but concern associated with them still persists.

For anyone thinking about trying ReNu™ contact lenses, reading up on the above case and gaining all of the information possible would be a prudent first step before deciding on buying and ReNu™ contact. Many articles and notices are available all over the Internet for those who are interested. Everyone should remember, though, that MoistureLoc®, whether or not it was actually involved in contributing to the eye damage claims in these cases, has been discontinued and replaced with a better, safer solution. Healthy vision is of utmost importance when using any contact lenses.