Over-the-counter eye drop has been linked to infections leading to eyeball removal, vision loss, and one death: CDC
A preservative-free eye drop was linked to serious infections that led to surgical eyeball removal, blindness and one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
. The preservative-free drops were suspected to be contaminated with pseudomonas aeruginosa, a highly resistant bacteria. has reported 68 patients across 16 states who have suffered health problems from the bacteria, including lost vision or had their eyeballs surgically removed. One person died as a result of the bacteria.
According to the CDC, most patients reported using eye drops — and many reported using EzriCare specifically. EzriCare and Delsam Pharma drops were distributed across the US over the internet, according to Global Pharma Healthcare.
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