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Tag Archives: Eye Injury
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Recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops Linked to Deadly Infections were Never Tested by FDA: Bloomberg Reports
Many over-the-counter products in the U.S., like the recently recalled Artificial Tears eye drops, are allowed to be sold to consumers on a sort of "honor system", according to the report.
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EzriCare Drops Caused Bacterial Eye Infection, Vision Loss and Conjunctivitis: Lawsuit
Plaintiff experienced increasing pain, burning and blurred vision after using recalled EzriCare drops, which were contaminated with bacteria.
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Eye Infection from EzriCare Artificial Tears Resulted in ICU Treatment, Sepsis: Lawsuit
Plaintiff indicates there was no way of knowing EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops were contaminated, which led to a severe eye infection and sepsis.
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Amazon.com Faces Lawsuit Over Artificial Tears Eye Drops Bacterial Contamination
Plaintiff indicates Artificial Tears eye drops bacterial contamination led to the complete loss of vision in her right eye within a matter of months.
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Recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops Linked to Fourth Death, CDC Reports
At least four patients have also had to have an eye surgically removed due to infections caused by recalled Artificial Tears eye drops, the CDC reports.
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Contamination Problems at Eye Drops Manufacturing Plant Outlined in FDA Inspection Report
Investigators found multiple failures in quality control and sterility assurance, which could result in contamination problems at eye drops manufacturing plant in India
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Lawsuit Alleges Recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops Caused Vision Loss
Plaintiff used recalled Artificial Tears eye drops for at least 45 days, leading to potentially permanent eye damage and vision loss.
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Taxotere Epiphora Lawsuit Filed Over Excessively Watery Eyes
Lawsuit alleges Taxotere caused epiphora in both eyes, joining a growing number of claims being pursued by former users of the chemotherapy drug left with debilitating watery eyes
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Artificial Tears Infection Outbreak Has Impacted Nearly 70 People in 16 States, Per CDC Update
The CDC is still investigating whether the Artificial Tears infection outbreak occurred due to contamination during the manufacturing process.
