Experts Explain FDA Warning to Stop Using Suspect Eye Drops …
Nov 17, 2023 · The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness.
FDA warns eye drops may cause infection. Here's a list of 27 ... - CBS News
Nov 2, 2023 · Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using a number of over-the-counter eye drops that may pose an infection risk, marking the latest of several alerts this year.
Which eye drops have been recalled? Full list of impacted ... - CBS News
Nov 17, 2023 · The FDA maintains an updated list of eye drop products that people should get rid of. Users can also consult an eye drop manufacturer's website to check if a product has been recalled.
FDA issues warning for 26 eyedrops due to risk ... - Associated Press News
Oct 30, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness. The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health.
FDA warns 26 eye drop products, including from large store brands ... - CNN
Oct 30, 2023 · Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drop products including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target and Rite Aid, could lead to a serious eye infection resulting in vision loss or...
Eye Drop Recalls Persist Into Fall 2024 - Optometry Advisor
Oct 7, 2024 · After eye drop recalls numbering in the dozens cleared the shelves of several retailers in 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added 2 ophthalmic ointments — Refresh P.M ® and Refresh Lacri-lube ® (both Allergen) — to a growing list of recalled over-the-counter ophthalmic drugs. 1 The agency initiated recalls for both ...
Eye Drops Recall 2024: Full List of Brands, Retailers and More
Feb 13, 2024 · South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eye drops are sold online, and claim to treat eye conditions such as glaucoma — but they are unapproved drugs and should not even be available for sale in...
CDC Warns Against These Eye Drops After 3 Deaths, 4 Surgical
Mar 22, 2023 · The CDC is recommending people immediately stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops due to possible contamination with a rare strain of bacteria that has caused multiple deaths...
The FDA issues warning for eyedrop products due to infection risk : NPR
Oct 29, 2023 · U.S. health officials are warning consumers to stop using more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products due to the potential risk of eye infection that could lead to vision loss.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products off of CVS, Rite ... - CBS News
Nov 17, 2023 · Another eye drop recall is pulling 28 products from store shelves, including store-brand products sold at retailers such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart, with the recall coming about three...