However, experts say people should aware while purchasing from medical
shops to avoid untoward complications. In last week, two manufacturers of
eye drops have recalled products over fears about contamination and
sterility.
The FDA issued recall notices for eyed rops made by Pharmedica and Apotex
companies after the companies said they were voluntarily recalling the
products.
“Use of contaminated eye drops can result in the risk of eye infections
that could result in blindness,” Pharmedica said about some of its Purely
Soothing 15% MSM Drops. The company urged consumers to stop using the drops
and return them to the point of purchase. They are sold over the counter to
treat eye irritation.
The recall affects about 3,000 bottles of product made in Arizona. The FDA
said there have been no reports of injury.
Apotex is recalling some of its glaucoma drops distributed as Brimonidine
Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% and sold from last April through
February. The company informed it found cracks in a few bottle caps. No
injuries have been reported. The eye drops were made in Canada.
