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2. Artificial tears - Wikipedia

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   Artificial tears are lubricating eye drops used to relieve dryness and irritation of the ocular surface. [1] Dry eye syndrome ( keratoconjunctivitis sicca ) is a common ocular surface disorder and is characterized by disruption of the tear film and increased inflammation .

3. 2022–2023 United States P. aeruginosa outbreak in eye drops

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   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 ...

4. Punctal plug - Wikipedia

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   A punctal plug, also known as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug, is a small medical device that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to block the duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye. Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion. [1]

5. CDC warns that tainted recalled eyedrops now linked to more ...

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   According to the CDC, people should seek medical care if they have symptoms of an eye infection, including: Yellow, green or clear discharge from the eye. Eye pain or discomfort.

6. Woman sues artificial tears maker after loss of eyeball - AOL

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   Long-time contact lens wearers tend to have drier eyes, so they commonly use artificial tears. One 68-year-old woman, Clara Oliva, is suing Ezricare after getting an eye infection from its ...

7. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Chitosan-N-acetylcysteine containing eye drops showed a significant reduction in symptoms of dry eye syndrome. [40] There are many different types of artificial tear on the market, however, there is no strong evidence to suggest that certain artificial tear formulations are superior to others in treating dry eye. [41]

8. Eye drop brands recalled due to bacterial infections in Texas ...

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   The CDC identified eye drop brands sold in Texas contaminated with “extensively drug-resistant” bacteria. If you own one of these brands, stop using them. Eye drop brands recalled due to ...

9. Eye drop - Wikipedia

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   Eye drops or eyedrops are liquid drops applied directly to the surface of the eye usually in small amounts such as a single drop or a few drops. Eye drops usually contain saline to match the salinity of the eye. Drops containing only saline and sometimes a lubricant are often used as artificial tears to treat dry eyes or simple eye irritation ...