Recalled eye drops cause multiple deaths and injuries from drug-resistant bacteria.

Eye drops have been linked to a multi-state outbreak of drug-resistant infections, with at least 3 deaths and 68 people diagnosed with a rare strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 16 states. There have been eight reports of vision loss and four cases involving surgical removal of an eyeball. The CDC has issued warnings and recalls for certain eye drops, including Global Pharma Healthcare's Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops and Delsam Pharma's Artificial Tears, due to potential microbial contamination. Patients who have used these products and have signs or symptoms of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately.