Avast ye, mateys! As thine eye drop recalls persist, here be what ye must know to safeguard ye sight!
2023-11-18
Avast me hearties! Aight, this year be plagued by a horde of cursed eye drops, with the FDA declaring a voluntary recall of 27 scurvy products. The cap'n of the American Optometric Association be sharin' pearls o' wisdom for ye landlubbers to keep yer peepers outta harm's way.
In a wave of eye drop recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of 27 products. These recalls have been prompted by the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to partial vision loss or blindness. The FDA released a list of 26 products that should not be purchased or used, and later added one more product to the list. The products are marketed under various brands. The FDA stated that ophthalmic drug products pose a potential heightened risk to users due to the bypassing of natural defenses in the eyes. The agency called for manufacturers to recall all lots of the specified products due to unsanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results at the manufacturing facility. Retailers such as CVS, Rite Aid, and Target have stated that they will remove the products from their shelves and websites. The FDA can only make recommendations and does not have the authority to issue mandatory recalls. The president of the American Optometric Association (AOA) in Missouri, Dr. Ronald Benner, noted that there have been no reports of adverse events related to the October recall. However, a recall earlier in the year resulted in infections, blindness, enucleation, and death. Benner advised patients to seek medical care immediately if they have used the recalled products or exhibit signs of an eye infection. The AOA recommends consulting with an optometrist before using over-the-counter eye drops and checking the FDA's website for an updated list of recalled products. CVS Health has stopped the sale of products supplied by Velocity Pharma and is offering customers a full refund.