FDA Warns Major Retailers Over Potentially Unsafe, Unapproved Eye Drops

The FDA issued warning letters to 8 companies, including CVS and Walgreens, for illegally marketing unapproved eye drop products that can pose risks.
The FDA alleges the products make unsupported claims to treat conditions like pink eye without undergoing the proper approval process.
Some products contain silver, which carries a risk of permanently turning skin or eyes blue with long-term use.
Many products are also branded as homeopathic, though homeopathy lacks evidence for effectiveness.
The FDA says people may delay or stop using proven, safe products by using these unapproved ones instead.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 6:54:33 PM