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There are 27 eye drops that might cause you to go blind, FDA says. Here are the products consumers should avoid. FDA flags eye drops at Walmart, Target and other big brands for risk of blindness
February 5, 2023 at 9:59 AM. A eye drops recall pulling two brands of artificial tears are the latest development in what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls an outbreak of ...
Certain eye drops are being recalled in California, New York, Texas, Florida and eight other states after an “extensively drug-resistant” bacteria outbreak led to permanent blindness and death ...
On February 2, 2023, the CDC advised people to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears and said that the eye drops were contaminated. The P. aeruginosa strain had been found in 55 people across 12 states as of January 31, resulting in one death and vision loss in five people. A recall was ordered for EzriCare Artificial Tears, which later included ...
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness ( IAPB) is a global alliance of eye health organisations working for the prevention of blindness and vision impairment. [4] IAPB was established in 1975 to work as an umbrella body for global blindness prevention activities. This agency is a partner of World Health Organization.
Diabetic retinopathy. Often asymptomatic, but can cause spots in the eye and vision loss. Diabetic retinopathy (also known as diabetic eye disease ), is a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes. It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries. Diabetic retinopathy affects up to 80 percent of those who ...
Eye pain or discomfort. Redness of the eye or eyelid. Feeling of something in your eye (foreign body sensation). Increased sensitivity to light. Blurry vision. Follow NBC HEALTH on Twitter & Facebook.
The agency recommended against the usage of 26 over-the-counter eye drop products mainly used to treat symptoms of dry eyes and provide relief against eye irritation. The eye drops are marketed by ...