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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
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 CDC said recalled EzriCare and other eyedrops have been linked to more deaths and vision loss because rare bacterial infections.
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 ...
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that lead to damage of the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma may cause vision loss if left untreated. It has been called the "silent thief of sight" because the loss of vision usually occurs slowly over a long period of time. [5]
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 ...
The FDA recently cautioned against using dozens of kinds of eyedrops — its third warning this year — leading to some wondering whether any drops are safe to use. Eye doctors weigh in.
1 in 4,000 people [1] Retinitis pigmentosa ( RP) is a genetic disorder of the eyes that causes loss of vision. [1] Symptoms include trouble seeing at night and decreasing peripheral vision (side and upper or lower visual field). [1] As peripheral vision worsens, people may experience "tunnel vision". [1] Complete blindness is uncommon. [2]