No adverse events have been reported to date.
Consumers should not purchase certain eye drops and immediately stop using them as they may be contaminated with bacteria or fungi. Food and Drug Administration.
Two specific products mentioned in the warning are Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops.
According to the FDA, no adverse events have been reported to date.
Because these products contain methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) as an active ingredient, they are unapproved drugs in the United States and are being marketed illegally, the FDA release added.
“Patients with signs and symptoms of an eye infection should consult a healthcare professional or otherwise seek medical care immediately,” the FDA wrote in the warning.
According to the FDA, the company that makes Dr. Burn eye drops has verbal consented to a voluntary recall of the product.
“The FDA conducted a random study on one of my products, 5% MSM… found microbial growth in the samples tested and recommended a recall of all MSM and castor oil products. ” Dr Byrne said in a statement:. “I have done my own testing with samples using a third party lab for all MSM products and will post these results here on Monday. MSM 5% Lot# 6786 If you have it, please stop using it.”
A second company, LightEyez Limited, did not respond to the FDA at the time of its release. ABC News also reached out to LightEyez for comment.
The industry recently experienced a manufacturing issue related to eye drops that was sampled and tested by a federal agency and found the product to be sterile and unsafe to use.
At least four people died and 14 went blind in a previous outbreak of contaminated eye drops, the report said. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An additional four eyes were surgically removed.
According to the CDC’s latest guidance, patients are still recommended to discontinue EzriCare or Deltham Pharma’s artificial tears and Deltham’s artificial ointment until additional guidance is provided by federal health officials. ing.
Symptoms of eye infections may include yellow, green, or clear eye discharge, and redness of the eyes and eyelids. Additionally, patients may experience light sensitivity, pain, discomfort, or blurry symptoms, according to the CDC.
To prevent infection, it’s best to always wash your hands with soap and water before using eye drops, according to the company. National Institutes of Health. Also, do not let the tip of the eyedropper bottle touch your hands, eyes, or eyelids.
