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Self-Imposed Use Cessation Dates Tied to Ophthalmic Drop Waste
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – Self-imposed use cessation dates (SUCD) for multiuse eye drop bottles leads to significant drug waste and associated costs, according to a report published online July 1...
Protect Your Eyes From Summer's Dangers
SATURDAY, June 15, 2024 – Summertime is primetime for the great outdoors, but that can mean new hazards for your eyes, one expert warned. Simple steps can help cut the risk, said ophthalmologist Dr....
Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Most folks think of blinking as the eyes' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too. But blinking is much more than that,...
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 – Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection. Brassica Pharma Pvt....
FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Warns Consumers of Contaminated Copycat Eye Drops
January 31, 2024 – FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use South Moon, Rebright or FivFivGo eye drops because of the potential risk of eye infection. These are copycat eye drop products that...
FDA Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Eyedrops
THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2024 – Certain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The...
Screens Are Everywhere: Resolve to Protect Your Vision
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Screens are everywhere – on desks, in laps, on the wall – and eye strain is a temporary but uncomfortable condition that comes with overuse. Folks spending too much time...
Eye Drop Recalls: What You Need to Know
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eyedrops and artificial tears faced recall in 2023, due to contamination and unsafe manufacturing practices. “This year, we've seen a...
Young Smokers Report More Ocular Symptoms
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Adolescents and young adult users of both electronic cigarettes and cigarettes have a higher likelihood of experiencing severe and frequent ocular symptoms, according to a...
Recall of Dr. Berne's and LightEyez Eye Drops
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday advised people to avoid purchasing and immediately stop using Dr. Berne's MSM Drops 5 percent Solution and LightEyez MSM...
Don't Use Dr. Berne's and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus, FDA Says
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – Tainted eye drops are back in the news, with federal regulators warning consumers not to use certain eye drops because of contamination concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug...
Bausch + Lomb Receives FDA Approval of Lumify (brimonidine tartrate) Over-the-Counter Eye Drop for the Treatment of Eye Redness
LAVAL, Quebec, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company and wholly owned subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX)...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Over-The-Counter Eye Drops and Nasal Sprays: Drug Safety Communication - Serious Adverse Events From Accidental Ingestion by Children
ISSUE: FDA is warning healthcare professionals and the public that accidental ingestion by children of over-the-counter eye drops used to relieve redness and nasal decongestant sprays can result in ...
FDA Medwatch Alert: NuCel Labs Eye Drops and Eye-Ear Wash Products
[Posted 01/31/2008] NuCel Labs and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals of a voluntary nationwide recall of all Eye Drops and Eye/Ear Wash Products. The products were recalled after...
FDA Medwatch Alert: MBI Distributing, Inc. [Molecular Biologics] Over-The-Counter Eye Drops and Pain-Relieving Drugs
[Posted 11/30/2005] FDA notified consumers, caregivers, and healthcare professionals that MBI Distributing, Inc. (MBI), also known as Molecular Biologics, an over-the-counter [OTC] drug manufacturer...
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