Ezricare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears are two kinds of eyedrops that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public against using.
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC) has discovered that the goods have resulted in the deaths of three people and eyesight loss in eight individuals, according to a statement from the FDA.
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As a results, the incident has been classified as an outbreak.
According to the FDA, although the products have not been registered in Ghana anyone who is using any of the products should stop them with immediate effect and “submit them to any of the FDA offices nationwide.”
“Anyone who has used these recalled products and is experiencing any symptoms should contact a healthcare professional immediately.
“Reported symptoms include yellow, green or clear discharge from the eye, eye pain or discomfort, redness, feeling of something in the eye, increase sensitivity to light and blurred visions,” parts of the statement read.
The FDA further assured the public to work earnestly to ensure that only safe and effective medical products are available in Ghana.
SOURCE: Myjoyonline
