Eye Care Alert: Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Artificial Tears and Nationwide Eye Drop Recall.
A drug-resistant strain of bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, has been found in artificial tears, causing infections and even deaths. The CDC and FDA have advised people to avoid using artificial tears by Ezricare or Delsam pharma. Dr. Keith Walter recommends using well-known products like Refresh tears and TheraTears and advises anyone wearing contacts to clean and change them periodically. Symptoms of a possible eye infection include blurry vision, redness, or discomfort.