Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Key takeaways: Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops, like artificial tears, and prescription eye drops, like Restasis (cyclosporine) and Xiidra (lifitegrast), are effective treatments for dry eye.Home remedies for dry eyes include avoiding wind and smoke, using a humidifier, and doing eyelid scrubs or warm...
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Q&A: Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?
by UC Davis Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops and artificial tears in 2023 due to contamination and unsafe manufacturing practices. The recalls began in February, when three brands were withdrawn, including one linked to serious infections, vision loss and four deaths. Additional recalls...
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Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds
by Emily Caldwell, The Ohio State University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon. The three-year study found that a daily drop in each eye of a low dose of atropine, a drug used to...
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New FDA-approved eye drops could replace reading glasses for millions: “It’s definitely a life changer”
DECEMBER 9, 2021 / 10:14 AM / CBS NEWS A newly approved eye drop hitting the market on Thursday could change the lives of millions of Americans with age-related blurred near vision, a condition affecting mostly people 40 and older. Vuity, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in October, would potentially replace reading...