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Could the CVS eye drops you trust be linked to severe health risks? Recent legal actions suggest that certain over-the-counter eye drops may be causing severe infections and vision problems by bypassing the body’s natural defenses.
As lawsuits mount, it’s essential to understand the implications for consumers and what steps to take if you or a loved one have been affected. This article will delve into the details of the CVS eye drops lawsuit, the potential health hazards, and what you need to know to protect yourself.
If you or a loved one suffered permanent vision loss, eye infection, urinary tract infections, or other complications after using CVS Eye Drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately.
Table Of Contents
- FDA Warns: Avoid CVS Eye Drops Over Infection Risk
- The 2023 Eye Drops Recall: Everything You Need To Know
- What Are Common Eye Infection Symptoms?
- FDA Warns to Stop Using 26 Types of OTC Eye Drops: ABC News Video
- Class Action Alleges CVS Pink Eye Drops Misbranded, Require FDA Approval
- FAQs
- Get a Free CVS Eye Drops Lawsuit Evaluation with Our Lawyers
FDA Warns: Avoid CVS Eye Drops Over Infection Risk
On October 27, 2023, the FDA issued the Alert regarding the following CVS eye drop products [1]:
|
Retailer/ Label |
Product | Product Information |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack) | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v |
| Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack) | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v | |
| Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (single pack) | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v | |
| Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (twin pack) | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v | |
| Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml | Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5% w/v & Povidone 0.6% w/v & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops | |
| Lubricating Gel drops 10 ml | Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops | |
| Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (single pack) | Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v | |
| Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack) | Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v | |
| Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack) | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Eye Drop ‘0.25% w/v |
FDA issued a warning after investigators found bacterial contamination in drug production areas of manufacturing facilities. The agency is recommending that CVS issue an immediate recall for its eye drops. CVS has stated that it is removing the products in-store and online.
Maintaining hygiene standards in critical drug production areas is essential to prevent such contamination and ensure the safety of medications.
The 2023 Eye Drops Recall: Everything You Need To Know
The FDA’s Oct. 2023 alert is the most recent in a series of warnings against using potentially contaminated eye drop products. In August, the FDA urged consumers to stop using LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Eye Repair product, and Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution over potential bacterial and fungal contamination.
Cardinal Health also initiated a recall for various ophthalmic products due to contamination risks, following FDA warnings about severe eye infections and vision loss.
In February, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa linked to more than 10 different brands of eye drops, the most common being Ezri Care Artificial Tears. The bacteria strain was found in 81 people, 4 of whom had died from infections, according to the CDC.
Subsequently, it was determined that India-based Global Pharma Healthcare’s microbial testing of its eye product was inadequate, that the manufacturer failed to use adequate, tamper-resistant packaging, and that the drugs were distributed without proper preservatives.
What Are Common Eye Infection Symptoms?
Common eye infection symptoms of an eye infection from contaminated eye drops may include blurry vision, discharge, and pain or discomfort. You might also notice redness of the eyelid or eye.
Other symptoms include:
- A sensation of something being in the eye
- Increased sensitivity to light
If you experience any of these symptoms, seeking advice from an eye care professional immediately is important. Additionally, seek medical care immediately if you exhibit symptoms of an infection after using these products.
FDA Warns to Stop Using 26 Types of OTC Eye Drops: ABC News Video
Class Action Alleges CVS Pink Eye Drops Misbranded, Require FDA Approval
In September 2023, CVS was hit with a class action lawsuit after the company received an FDA warning letter about its over-the-counter CVS Health Pink Eye Relief Drops, which the agency said are labeled in a manner that requires regulatory approval.
Specifically, the lawsuit contends that certain efficacy claims on the packaging of CVS’ Pink Eye Drops lead consumers to believe that the product is “intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and/or intended to affect the structure or any function of the body,” according to the lawsuit.
As a result, the FDA warned CVS that its Pink Eye Drops are essentially an unapproved new drug not generally recognized as safe and effective for its promoted uses or evaluated by qualified experts.
Furthermore, the complaint challenges the label claims that the Pink Eye Drops have “a homeopathic formula that stimulates the body’s ability to relieve redness, burning, watery discharge, and sensations of grittiness.”
According to the class action, the eye drops are misbranded because they are unable to “relieve the identified symptoms.” The FDA also noted that these products could lead to partial vision loss or blindness due to potential eye infections.
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FAQs
1. What Types of CVS Eye Drops Are Involved in the Lawsuit?
The types of CVS eye drops involved in the lawsuit include artificial tears and lubricating drops suspected of bacterial contamination. Products like the gentle lubricant gel eye drops, known for their soothing relief and mild formulation, are also under scrutiny.
2. What Are the Health Risks Associated With Using the Recalled Eye Drops?
Health risks associated with using the recalled eye drops include severe eye infections, vision impairment, and, in extreme cases, potential blindness due to bacterial contamination. These recalled products were marketed for extreme relief of dry eye, offering enhanced hydration with ingredients like polyethylene glycol and propylene glycol.
3. How Did the Contamination of CVS Eye Drops Occur?
The contamination of CVS eye drops occurred due to lapses in manufacturing practices, leading to bacterial presence in the eye drops. Various over-the-counter eye drops, including those sold at major retailers like Rite Aid, have been recalled by the FDA due to similar unsanitary manufacturing conditions, posing potential eye infection risks.
Get a Free CVS Eye Drops Lawsuit Evaluation with Our Lawyers
The Product Liability Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP, a national law firm, is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in CVS Eye Drops Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and are currently accepting new legal challenges in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one suffers from permanent vision loss or other complications after using CVS Eye Drops, you should contact our law firm immediately for a free case evaluation.
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