Texas Eye Drop Infection Lawyer

CVS, Walmart, Target and other major retailers pulled dozens of eye drop products off store shelves due to a risk of severe eye infections, vision loss, and blindness.

Need a Texas Eye Drop Infection Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you were diagnosed with a severe eye infection, vision loss, or blindness from eye drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

FDA Issues Warning for 26 Eye Drop Products

In October 2023, the FDA issued a Safety Warning for 26 eye drop products that may cause severe eye infections, vision loss or blindness. The eye drop brand-names include:

What is the Problem?

FDA inspectors found dangerous bacteria in “critical drug production areas” of a manufacturing facility that supplies eye drops to CVS, Target, Walmart, and other major stores. People who use these eye drops could develop a severe, life-threatening eye infection. The infection could potentially cause vision loss, permanent blindness, or spread to other parts of the body and cause a deadly infection.

Are Your Eye Drops Being Recalled?

The FDA has published a list of eye drops that consumers should not use. The list was updated on October 30 to also include Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (10 mL) from Walmart.

List of Eye Drops Linked to Infection Hazard

Walmart Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop (10 mL)
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
[Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
CVS Health Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (single pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v]
CVS Health Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v]
CVS Health Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml [Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5% w/v & Povidone 0.6% w/v & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops]
CVS Health Lubricating Gel drops 10 ml [Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops]
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (single pack) [Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v]
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack) [Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v]
CVS Health Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack) [Polyethylene Glycol 400 Eye Drop ‘0.25% w/v]

Rugby (Cardinal Health) Lubricating Tears Eye Drops 15 ml [Hypromellose 2910-0.3% w/v & Dextran 70- 0.1% Eye Drops]
Rugby (Cardinal Health) Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml [Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1.4% w/v]

Leader (Cardinal Health) Dry Eye Relief 10 ml [Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops]
Leader (Cardinal Health) Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
Leader (Cardinal Health) Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
Leader (Cardinal Health) Dry Eye Relief 15 ml [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v]
Leader (Cardinal Health) Eye Irritation Relief 15 ml [Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5% w/v & Povidone 0.6% w/v & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops]

Rite Aid Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
Rite Aid Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack) [Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v]
Rite Aid Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops 15 ml [Hypromellose 0.3%, Glycerin 0.2%, Dextran 70 0.1% Eye Drops]
Rite Aid Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v]
Rite Aid Lubricating Gel Drops 10 ml [ Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops]
Rite Aid Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml [Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5% w/v & Povidone 0.6% w/v & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops]

Target Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops 30 ml [Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops]
Target Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 15 ml (single pack) [Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops]
Target Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 30 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]

Velocity Pharma LLC Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml (triple pack) [Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v]

Eye Drops May Still Be Sold Online

In response to the FDA warning, stores like Target, Walmart, CVS and Rite Aid said they would immediately pull the products off store shelves. However, eye drop products under brand-names like Leader, Rugby and Velocity may still be available to buy in stores and online.

What Should I Do?

Health officials are urging anyone who used these eye drop products to be vigilant for symptoms of an eye infection. If the symptoms do appear, talk to your doctor or seek emergency medical care.

Signs & Symptoms of an Eye Infection

The symptoms of an eye infection may include:

Eye pain or discomfort
Redness
Itchy or irritated eyes
Discharge or yellow sticky pus from the eyes
Eyelashes stick together or get crusty
Eyes are sensitive to light
Blurry vision
Fever
And more

Need an Eye Drop Infection Lawyer in Texas?

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