More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

CDC warns of bacteria that caused 3 deaths and 4 eyeball removals from recalled contaminated eyedrops

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an update to an earlier warning about a bacterial contamination in eyedrop brands that have caused three deaths and four cases of eyeball removal, as well as other reports of vision loss.EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Te...

Three deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eyedrops

A rare and "highly drug resistant" bacteria in recalled eyedrops is continuing to cause problems across the country. At least three have died and nearly 70 patients have been impacted in 16 states. There have been reports of vision loss, and some people even losing an eye. The bacteria is a rare strain of Pseudomonas...

2 additional deaths, more injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

Two more death and several additional injuries have been connected to recalled eyedrops, according to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention.

People die after using eyedrops bought at Walmart, CVS, Target: 8 lose vision, 4 have eyeballs surgically removed

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multi-state outbreak of an “extensively drug-resistant” rare […]

Two additional deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eye drops, CDC says

A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes.

UPDATE: Eyedrops Sold In Drug Stores Nationwide Are Contaminated With Deadly Bacterial 'Superbug': MANUFACTURED IN INDIA - 3 People Die After Using Artificial Tears Products, 8 Lose Vision, 4 Have Eyeballs Surgically Removed

Public health authorities are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infections across the United States caused by over-the-counter eyedrops contaminated with a rare “extensively drug-resistant” bacterial superbug. At least 68 patients in 16 states are suffering from severe side effects after using Artificial Tear eyedrops that were infected with a rare strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced on …