FDA Warns of Potential Eye Infections from Over-the-Counter Eye Drops

United States of America
Altaire Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled the products due to 'non-sterility' issues.
Non-sterility in products intended for the eyes can lead to serious infections, which in turn can result in permanent damage to the eye, including vision loss.
The FDA has advised consumers to stop using these products immediately and to contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems.
The FDA has issued a warning about certain over-the-counter eye drops sold at CVS, Rite Aid, and Target.
The warning includes 26 different eye drop products manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about certain over-the-counter eye drops sold at CVS, Rite Aid, and Target. The agency has raised concerns that these products could potentially cause serious eye infections and even vision loss. The FDA's warning includes 26 different eye drop products. The products in question are manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals and packaged under various store brands. The FDA has advised consumers who have purchased these products to stop using them immediately and to contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems. The agency has also urged healthcare professionals to avoid recommending these products until further notice. The FDA's warning comes after Altaire Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled the products due to 'non-sterility' issues. Non-sterility in products intended for the eyes can lead to serious infections, which in turn can result in permanent damage to the eye, including vision loss. The FDA has not yet received any reports of adverse events related to these products. However, the agency has stated that it is continuing to monitor the situation closely.

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Doubts
  • The FDA has not yet received any reports of adverse events related to these products.

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Eye drops sold at CVS, Rite Aid, Target could cause eye infections, vision loss, FDA says

Fox Business Network Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
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    FDA warns of infection risk from certain eye drops

    CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
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      FDA warns of potential infection from certain eye drops

      USA Today Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
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        Consumer Alert: Twenty-six eye drop products recalled

        WHEC-TV, LLC Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
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