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ABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
Health

FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective

The US FDA has warned against using certain unapproved eye drops that pose a risk of infection.
The FDA advises consumers to discard these copycat products immediately and seek medical care if they have any signs or symptoms of an eye infection. [ more ]
Ars Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

Every homeopathic eye drop should be pulled off the market, FDA says

Eye drops have been the source of alarming headlines in 2023, with recalls and reports of serious infections and deaths.
The FDA has advised against using homeopathic ophthalmic products, despite none of the high-profile incidents involving these products. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
Health

FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective

The US FDA has warned against using certain unapproved eye drops that pose a risk of infection.
The FDA advises consumers to discard these copycat products immediately and seek medical care if they have any signs or symptoms of an eye infection. [ more ]
Ars Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

Every homeopathic eye drop should be pulled off the market, FDA says

Eye drops have been the source of alarming headlines in 2023, with recalls and reports of serious infections and deaths.
The FDA has advised against using homeopathic ophthalmic products, despite none of the high-profile incidents involving these products. [ more ]
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theconversation.com
9 months ago
Health

Recent FDA Warning about Bacteria in Eye Drops: What You Should Know

FDA warns consumers about 26 eye drop products due to risk of eye infection and vision loss
Contamination in eye drop manufacturing facilities can lead to bacterial or fungal contamination of products [ more ]
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