In November 2023, more than two dozen eye drops were voluntarily recalled by their manufacturer, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited, due to potential safety concerns. This included products from CVS, ...

If you purchased any of these eye drops, stop using them. To get a refund for your purchase, AvKare states that you must complete the "Quantity to Return" column and customer information block on its ...

Amid a plethora of eye drop recalls and don’t-use warnings, consumers could be forgiven for wondering if eye drops are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a list of 27 eye drop ...

During allergy season, or when your eyes look red, itchy and dry, it may be tempting to turn to eye-whitening drops to make them look brighter and healthier. But there are some safety concerns and ...

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Several companies have recently recalled their eye drops due to contamination concerns. Contaminated eye drops can present several risks—including the risk of a fatal bacterial infection in some cases ...

Consumers who use eye drops have been spooked this year by a rash of government warnings about dozens of brands potentially containing bacteria. The flurry of warnings has left some consumers uneasy ...

Many types of eye drops are available for treating dry eyes. Over-the-counter options are often effective. A doctor may recommend prescription options if they aren’t. Dry eye syndrome, also known as ...

Our immune system does a great job of protecting our bodies from infection–but it doesn’t always show up to fight infection in our eyes. In science terms, the eyes are “immune privileged.” Our immune ...

While eye drops may help alleviate some symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, they don’t target the underlying blood vessel damage in your retina. Retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. At ...

While eye drops can help with diabetes-related symptoms, such as dry eyes or irritation, they do not treat the underlying retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related complication that ...