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Spring allergy relief on a budget: top remedies and deals
health7 days ago

Spring allergy relief on a budget: top remedies and deals

Fox News highlights practical spring allergy relief with budget-friendly picks, including HEPA air purifiers, humidifiers, nasal rinses, nasal strips, and antihistamine/eye drops, plus tips to curb indoor allergens with cleaning tools and pet-dander management. The piece emphasizes items like Levoit purifiers, Navage and NeilMed nasal care, Vicks saline spray, eye-relief drops, and skin care to ease itchy eyes, congestion, and dry skin while noting ongoing deals and discounts.

via Fox News|
#air-purifiers#allergies#eye-drops
Revolutionary Eye Drops Could Make Reading Glasses Obsolete
health5 months ago

Revolutionary Eye Drops Could Make Reading Glasses Obsolete

Researchers have developed special eye drops containing pilocarpine and diclofenac that can improve near vision in presbyopia patients, potentially reducing the need for reading glasses. The study showed significant and sustained improvements over two years, though further research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness. These drops offer a promising non-invasive alternative for those who cannot undergo surgery or prefer to avoid glasses.

via Gizmodo|
#eye-drops#health#near-vision
FDA Issues Warning on Contaminated Copycat Eye Drops
health2 years ago

FDA Issues Warning on Contaminated Copycat Eye Drops

The FDA has issued a warning against copycat eye drops, including South Moon, Rebright, and FivFivGo, due to the risk of infection and lack of proper ingredients. Testing revealed that South Moon was contaminated with bacteria, while Rebright lacked the active ingredient found in the authentic product. The agency advised consumers to purchase eye drops only from reputable retailers and cautioned against using these copycat products, which claim to address conditions like glaucoma but lack proper approval and ingredients.

via CBS News|
#contamination#copycat-products#eye-drops
Amazon Removes Eye Drop Products Following FDA Letter
health2 years ago

Amazon Removes Eye Drop Products Following FDA Letter

Amazon has voluntarily removed seven eye drop brands from their platform in response to a warning letter from the FDA regarding potential safety concerns. The eye drops, marketed as homeopathic treatments for various eye conditions, have not been formally approved by the FDA. This comes after recent recalls of eye drop products due to insanitary conditions and contamination. Consumers are advised to seek medical attention if they experience any adverse reactions and to properly discard the recalled products.

via USA TODAY|
#amazon#eye-drops#fda
FDA Recalls 7 Brands of Amazon Eye Drops for Unauthorized Distribution
health2 years ago

FDA Recalls 7 Brands of Amazon Eye Drops for Unauthorized Distribution

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Amazon for selling seven brands of eye drops that are considered "unapproved new drugs." The FDA stated that these products can be classified as "new drugs" being distributed without FDA approval, which violates federal regulations. Amazon has started removing the products from its online marketplace. This warning follows previous FDA alerts about contaminated eye drops, which can lead to eye infections and vision loss. The FDA has urged caution regarding the use of certain eye drop products due to contamination from bacteria or fungus.

via KABC-TV|
#amazon#eye-drops#fda
FDA Recalls 7 Brands of Amazon Eye Drops for Unauthorized Distribution
health2 years ago

FDA Recalls 7 Brands of Amazon Eye Drops for Unauthorized Distribution

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Amazon for selling seven brands of eye drops that are considered "unapproved new drugs." The FDA stated that these products can be classified as "new drugs" being distributed without FDA approval, which violates federal regulations. Amazon has started removing the products from its online marketplace. This warning follows previous FDA alerts about contaminated eye drops, which can lead to eye infections and vision loss. The FDA has urged caution regarding the use of certain eye drop products due to contamination from bacteria or fungus.

via WPVI-TV|
#amazon#eye-drops#fda
FDA Issues Eye Drop Recall for Multiple Retailers, Raising Safety Concerns
health2 years ago

FDA Issues Eye Drop Recall for Multiple Retailers, Raising Safety Concerns

Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling 27 eye drop products, including store-brand products sold at CVS, Rite Aid, Target, and Walmart, due to potential safety concerns and unsanitary conditions found by FDA investigators. The recall comes after the FDA warned against using these eye drops due to the risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss or blindness. Some of the products may have already been removed from stores, and consumers are advised to stop using the recalled eye drops and return them to the place of purchase.

via CBS News|
#eye-drops#fda#health
Woman Convicted of Fatally Poisoning Friend with Eye Drops
crime2 years ago

Woman Convicted of Fatally Poisoning Friend with Eye Drops

A Wisconsin woman, Jessy Kurczewski, has been convicted by a jury of first-degree intentional homicide and theft for fatally poisoning her friend, Lynn Hernan, by giving her a water bottle filled with six bottles of Visine. Kurczewski also stole nearly $300,000 from Hernan. The medical examiner ruled Hernan's death a homicide after discovering the presence of tetrahydrozoline, an ingredient in Visine, in her system. Kurczewski is scheduled to be sentenced on December 7 and faces a mandatory life sentence for the homicide charge.

via KBTX|
#conviction#crime#eye-drops
Deadly Drops: Wisconsin Woman Convicted for Friend's Eyedrop Murder
crime2 years ago

Deadly Drops: Wisconsin Woman Convicted for Friend's Eyedrop Murder

Jessy Kurczewski, a Wisconsin woman, has been found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide for spiking her friend's water bottle with a lethal dose of eye drops. Kurczewski was also accused of defrauding her friend of nearly $300,000 leading up to her death. The victim, Lynn Hernan, was found dead in her home in 2018. Kurczewski, who pleaded not guilty, will be sentenced at a later date and faces a mandatory life sentence in prison.

via ABC News|
#crime#eye-drops#fraud
"Friendship Turned Deadly: Wisconsin Woman Convicted of Poisoning with Eye Drops"
crime2 years ago

"Friendship Turned Deadly: Wisconsin Woman Convicted of Poisoning with Eye Drops"

A Wisconsin woman, Jessy Kurczewski, has been found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and theft in the 2018 murder of her family friend Lynn Hernan. Kurczewski poisoned Hernan with eye drops containing tetrahydrozoline, an ingredient in Visine, and staged the scene to look like a suicide. She also stole $290,000 from Hernan. Kurczewski is set to be sentenced on December 7, 2023, and the homicide charge carries a mandatory life sentence with additional imprisonment for the theft charges.

via CBS News|
#crime#eye-drops#guilty-verdict
"Eye Drop Recall: Doctors Explain Maqui Berry's Effective Solution for Dry Eye"
health2 years ago

"Eye Drop Recall: Doctors Explain Maqui Berry's Effective Solution for Dry Eye"

The FDA has issued a recall for 28 over-the-counter eye drop products due to the risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss or blindness. As an alternative, doctors recommend using maqui berry extract, a Peruvian superfruit, which has been found to provide significant relief from dry eye symptoms. Dry eye affects millions of Americans and can be caused by factors such as aging, hormonal changes, excessive use of digital devices, and certain medical conditions. Other natural remedies for dry eye include consuming omega-3 fatty acids, taking regular breaks from digital devices, practicing deep breathing exercises, and maintaining good eye hygiene.

via First For Women|
#dry-eye#eye-drops#fda