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13 Jul

Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
July 13, 2023
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Low doses of the eyedrops ophthalmologists use to dilate your pupils during an eye exam are not able to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, a new clinical trial has found.

Atropine eyedrops at a concentration of 0.01% did not outperform placebo ...

Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.Eye Drops Myopia (Nearsightedness)Kids' Ailments Clinical Trials

22 May

Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
May 22, 2023
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Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria.

In all, four people have died, with one new death now being

Centers for Disease Control Safety &, Public Health Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.Eye Drops

07 Mar

Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
March 7, 2023
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U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops.

In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pulled several lots of their eyedrops from the market.

The...

Recalls Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.Eye Drops Infections: Misc.Food &, Drug Administration

06 Mar

Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
March 6, 2023
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An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.

Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had vision loss, and one person died, leading...

Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.Recalls Eye Drops Drug Safety Infections: Misc.

01 Feb

CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
February 1, 2023
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U.S. health officials are investigating whether a specific brand of over-the-counter eyedrops are behind one death and dozens of bacterial infections in several states.

The infections have not been traced to preservative-free

Safety &, Public Health Recalls Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.Eye Drops