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FDA warns to stop using 2 eye drop products

The FDA is warning consumers to stop using certain brands of eyedrops due to contamination with bacteria, fungus, and unapproved drugs, urging users to check their eye drops and discard them if they are among the affected products.

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The US FDA has issued a warning against certain eye drops from Dr. Berne's and LightEyez due to microbial contamination, urging consumers to discard them to avoid potential vision-threatening infection.
Certain eye drops, including MSM DROPS 5%,15% Solution, Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops, and MSM MIST 15% Solution, are being recalled due to contamination with bacteria and fungi, which could potentially cause vision-threatening and life-threatening infections.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Outlook Therapeutics' experimental eye disease drug due to manufacturing issues observed during inspections, causing the company's shares to plummet by 78%.
The FDA has issued warning letters to eight companies for manufacturing or marketing unapproved ophthalmic drugs, including products that can cause permanent skin and eye discoloration, and may pose a risk to users.
The U.S. FDA has warned eight companies, including CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance, against manufacturing or marketing unapproved eye products that are illegally marketed to treat various eye conditions and pose increased risk, with some labeled as containing silver which can lead to permanent color changes in the eye.
The FDA has warned CVS, Walgreens, and other companies for illegally marketing unapproved eye products, some of which contain silver and can cause the eye to permanently turn gray or blue-gray; multiple eye products have been recalled this year due to harm caused to people, including blindness and infections.
Recent recalls and warnings regarding eye health products have raised concerns about their safety, with some products being illegally marketed and contaminated, leading eye experts to advise caution and consultation with a healthcare professional to ensure proper vetting and selection of eye drops and other eye care products.