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FDA Issues Eye Drop Recall and Safety Warnings for Target, CVS, Rite Aid, and Walmart Brands

The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to stop using 27 over-the-counter eye drop products sold by CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, Leader, Rugby, and Velocity Pharma due to the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to partial vision loss or blindness. The recall was prompted by the discovery of unsanitary conditions and bacteria in the manufacturing facility. Consumers are advised to check the recall list and discontinue use of the affected products, while continuing to use prescription eye drops as directed. Lubricating eye drops are a common treatment for dry eye disease, and patients are encouraged to use preservative-free drops in disposable single-use vials.

via UC Davis Health|

#dry-eyes #eye-drop-recall #eye-infections

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The Evolving Threat of Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Recalled Eyedrops

Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of a drug-resistant strain of bacteria that has been tied to eye drops. The strain of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa that's been detected in the recalled eye drops has never been found in the U.S. before. The recalled brands should be discarded immediately. Patients should continue necessary and prescribed eye treatments, such as those for glaucoma or post-op medications. Symptoms of eye infection include yellow, green or even clear discharge from the eye, eye pain or discomfort, and redness of the eyelid or eye.

via Fox Business|

#antibiotic-resistant-bacteria #cdc #eye-drop-recall

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Eye Drop Recall Leads to Permanent Vision Loss and Lawsuit

A Florida woman is suing Global Pharma Healthcare after using its EzriCare Artificial Tears, which has been linked to a deadly bacteria outbreak, and suffering a severe infection that led to her having her eye removed. Nearly 70 people across 16 states have been infected with a rare strain of an extensively drug-resistant bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which has been linked to the eye drops. Three people have died, eight others reported losing their vision, and four others, including the woman, have had one of their eyeballs removed due to the severity of the infection. Global Pharma issued a recall for all lots of its EzriCare & Delsam Pharma artificial tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment for potential bacterial contamination.

via Fox Business|

#bacteria-outbreak #blindness #eye-drop-recall