PFE - Are Your Eyes At Grave Risk? FDA Issues Dangerous Warning Over Popular Drops From CVS Target Cardinal Health And More | Benzinga
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a stern warning to the public, advising against the purchase and use of multiple specific over-the-counter eye drop products from prominent brands.
The agency has raised concerns about the potential risk of eye infections linked to these products, which, in severe cases, could lead to partial vision loss or even blindness.
Consumers who exhibit signs or symptoms indicative of an eye infection after utilizing these products have been urged by the healthcare regulator to seek medical attention or consult with their healthcare provider promptly.
The brands associated with this warning include CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS), Leader (owned by Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH)), Rugby (also a Cardinal Health brand), Rite Aid Corp. (OTC: RADCQ), Target Corporation's (NYSE: TGT) Up&Up and Velocity Pharma.
These eye drop products, which are supposed to be sterile, pose a higher risk of causing harm to consumers, as they ...