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Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. Photo by Andrew Kelly/REUTERS

Economy Dec 13

After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Nov 16

Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. Photo by Andrew Kelly/REUTERS
Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning

The action is mainly a formality, since the FDA had already alerted U.S. stores last month to stop selling the over-the-counter drops.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Economy Oct 30

Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. Photo by Andrew Kelly/REUTERS
Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

The agency says consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any found in pharmacies and other stores.

By Associated Press

Health Apr 04

Close-Up Of Liquid Dropping From Pipette
FDA finds sterility issues at factory that manufactured eyedrops linked to injuries, deaths

Recalled eyedrops made at the plant have been linked to 68 bacterial infections in the U.S., including three deaths and eight cases of vision loss. The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it is resistant to standard…

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Mar 07

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland
FDA to recall 2 more eyedrop brands due to contamination risks

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.

By Associated Press

Oct 19

Drug companies know their eyedrops are wasteful. And you foot the bill

By Marshall Allen, ProPublica

Last year, drug companies brought in about $3.4 billion in the U.S. alone on drops for dry eyes and glaucoma drops.

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