The FDA said use of the drops has a 'potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.'
Share on linkedin The FDA is advising against the use of 26 eye drop products. Photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Imagesdue to the "potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness."posted Friday that investigators found "insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling.
The FDA says the products are "intended to be sterile" and that this type of drug poses a "potential heightened risk of harm to users because drugs applied to the eyes bypass some of the body's natural defenses." The federal agency said it recommended that the manufacturer of these products recall all lots last week.The eye drops were sold under six brand names: CVS Health, Target Up&Up, Rite Aid, Leader , Rugby and Velocity Pharma.CVS, Rite Aid and Target are removing the products from their store shelves and websites, per the FDA.
Products that are branded as Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to purchase in stores and online but the FDA says they "should not be purchased."
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