MONTGOMERY - Doctors with the Alabama Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons are urging Alabamians to heed warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about eye drops that could be contaminated with bacteria.
Consumers need to stop using products called Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment, EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. These are over-the-counter products manufactured by a company called Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 68 people were diagnosed with infections from the bacteria, which has caused three deaths and eight cases of people losing their vision.
Symptoms to Watch For
“Redness, pain and discharge are some of the early signs and symptoms of an eye problem, whether you’re using these products or not,” said Dr. Russell Read with UAB Callahan Eye Hospital. “If you have any of these symptoms or something out the ordinary, immediately contact your eye care provider. This is especially important if you wear contacts, which can make you more prone to infections.”
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