Systane Eye Drops Recall Issued Due to Risk Single-Use Vials May Be Contaminated
Fungal contamination of Systane “On-the-Go” eye drops may cause users of the single vials to experience severe eye irritation and a potential risk of vision loss.
Fungal contamination of Systane “On-the-Go” eye drops may cause users of the single vials to experience severe eye irritation and a potential risk of vision loss.
The antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria found in recalled Artificial Tears eye drops can lead to inflammation and destruction of eye tissue, resulting in irreversible blindness, according to allegations raised in the complaint.
Massachusetts woman was left with permanent vision damage from eye drops contaminated with bacteria, which were sold through Amazon.com
Louisiana woman began suffering vision problems days before the FDA announced an Artificial Tears recall for eye drops she purchased from Amazon.com, which caused a bacterial keratitis infection.
The lawsuit claims Target did not remove the contaminated eye drops from circulation until November 2023, nearly a year after bacterial contamination was first detected.
Georgia woman indicates she suffered vision loss from Ezricare Artificial Tears eye drops purchased at Walmart in 2022, which were recalled months later due to bacterial contamination.
The recalled eye drops have been linked to reports involving a variety of complaints, including burning eyes, distorted vision, and vision loss.
Adverse events have been reported in relation to the recalled Leader eye drops, which may be tainted with harmful bacteria.
The FDA advises consumers to avoid the potentially dangerous eye drops, which may still be available for consumers to purchase and use in some locations
Eight companies have received FDA warning letters over the sale of illegal and unapproved eye products, including eye drops marketed for conditions that were never approved, and some that contain dangerous ingredients.