FDA Issues Warning: 26 Eye Drop Products Linked to Infection and Vision Loss
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The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products due to the risk of infection. The eye drops, marketed under various store brands, may contain bacteria that could cause eye infections and potentially lead to blindness. The FDA has not received any reports of infections from consumers, but is recommending that manufacturers remove the potentially contaminated products from store shelves. This warning follows a series of eye drop recalls earlier this year after evidence of contamination with a drug-resistant bacteria was found.
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