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Dry Eye Foundation Launches New Eye Drop Lookup Tool
Nonprofit introduces comprehensive database of over-the-counter eye drop in response to escalating safety issues and eroding consumer confidence.
What’s Going On With the FDA & Homeopathic Eye Drops?
On Tuesday, September 12, the FDA issued a news release about several new warning letters to manufacturers of over-the-counter eye drops deemed to be illegally marketed.
Dr. Brown discusses the content of the letters and their implications.
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dr. Brown’s commentary on a Warning Letter sent by the FDA to K.C. Pharmaceuticals, a large manufacturer of private-label eye drops sold in the US.
Safety-Related Recalls and Warnings for OTC Eye Drops are Escalating
Six months, seven manufacturers, eleven products: It’s been an unprecedented year for eye drop recalls and FDA warnings.
Survey: Eye Drops Sold Online Pose Risks to Consumers
Extensive coverage from Drugwatch detailing DEF’s history of reporting potentially unsafe eye drops to the FDA.
Dry Eye Foundation Applauds Breakthrough Investigation of OTC Eye Drop Safety Issues
Bloomberg Businessweek’s “No Testing, No Inspections: Contaminated Eyedrops Blinded and Killed Americans” story exposes “gaping hole” in regulatory system
Dry Eye Foundation Launches Mermaid Tears™
Fictitious eye drop exposes regulatory shortfalls for over-the-counter drugs
Bloomberg Businessweek: “No Testing, No Inspections: Contaminated Eyedrops Blinded and Killed Americans”
“The American public should know that nobody’s looking. It’s not the FDA’s fault that they don’t have the resources to do this. But they shouldn’t pretend that they can”
FDA Disclaimers for OTC Eye Drops
FDA says they do not approve or review over-the-counter eye drops - but what does this mean? And, is anybody inspecting the factories where OTC drops are made?
Managed Healthcare Executive: Over 200 Potentially Unsafe Eye Drops Reported to FDA
The Dry Eye Foundation reported 205 eye drops to the FDA that were not found in the FDA database.
Vision Monday: Dry Eye Foundation Reports Potentially Unsafe Eye Drops to FDA
Includes recommendations from Dr. Brown for patients and doctors who have concerns
Dry Eye Foundation Notifies Authorities of over 200 Potentially Unsafe Eye Drops
Surge of unregulated eye drops continues on popular e-commerce websites
Optometry Times: Dry Eye Foundation takes a stance on eye drop safety, encourages consumer education
Since April 2022, the Dry Eye Foundation has been voicing concerns over the packaging of preservative-free drops as well as availability of noncompliant drops at online retailers.
Biologic Eye Drops: Clearing Up Misconceptions
DrB addresses five misconceptions about biological eye drops and FDA approval, clinical trials, sterility, and regulatory rules.
Ophthalmology Times: Dry Eye Foundation continues to warn against the use of unverified and unsafe eye drops
From ingredients that should not be included to ingredients that should be but are not, and improper storage and manufacturing, numerous eye drops have raised safety concerns.
Dry Eye Foundation Calls on Amazon and Walmart to Address Rampant Sales of Potentially Unsafe Eye Drops
More than 50 “red flag” eye drops found on popular e-commerce marketplaces
