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13 Jul
Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids

Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids

Low doses of the eyedrops ophthalmologists use to dilate your pupils during an eye exam are not able to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, a new clinical trial has found.

Atropine eyedrops at a concentration of 0.01% did not outperform placebo ...

22 May
Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops

Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops

Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria.

In all, four people have died, with one new death now being

07 Mar
Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks

Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks

U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops.

In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pulled several lots of their eyedrops from the market.

The...

06 Mar
Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops

Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops

An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.

Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had vision loss, and one person died, leading...

01 Feb
CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops

CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops

U.S. health officials are investigating whether a specific brand of over-the-counter eyedrops are behind one death and dozens of bacterial infections in several states.

The infections have not been traced to preservative-free

07 Feb
Exercise Might Help Relieve 'Dry Eye'

Exercise Might Help Relieve 'Dry Eye'

Got dry, itchy eyes?

Working out might help, a new study suggests.

"Instead of having to use eye drops or other alternative treatments, our study aimed to determi...