Eye Drop Infections Linked To More Deaths, Reports of Vision Loss, Eyeball Removals: CDC
Officials have learned of new cases involving Artificial Tears eye infections resulting in fatalities and eyeball removal surgery.
Officials have learned of new cases involving Artificial Tears eye infections resulting in fatalities and eyeball removal surgery.
Lawsuit indicates Florida woman was first misdiagnosed as having a corneal scratch, but later discovered she suffered from an eye infection caused by recalled Artificial Tears eye drops
The CDC is still investigating whether the Artificial Tears infection outbreak occurred due to contamination during the manufacturing process.
When tested, the recalled Artificial Tears used by the firefighter were found to contain large amounts of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa bacterial contamination.
Researchers urge public health regulators to emphasize the risks of blindness linked to both drinking and smoking.