Recalled Eye Drops Linked to Vision Loss and Eye Removal Outbreak.
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The CDC has identified 68 patients in 16 states who have been infected by a rare strain of drug-resistant bacteria from recalled eye drops distributed by Ezricare and Delsam Pharma. Eight patients lost vision, four had to have eyeballs surgically removed, and one person died. Anyone who has used these artificial tears and has signs of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately.
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- Florida grandmother sues eye drop company after her right eye had to be surgically removed now blind Daily Mail
- 68 injuries, 4 eyeball removals tied to recalled EzriCare eye drops KTVH
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