Photoclinic: Eye Infection From Wearing Over-the-Counter Contact LensesElise Zahn, DO
Eye drops can be a lifesaver if you deal with red, watery, itchy or dry eyes caused by allergies, contact lenses, a dry climate or other eye conditions. To help you find the best over-the-counter eye drops for your specific needs, we contacted six eye health experts to get their take...
vision lossand four deaths. Additional recalls in August, October and November left consumers confused about whether over-the-counter eye drops—which are used to treat conditions likedry eyes—are safe to use.
In August, the FDA issued a warning about two additional types of eye drops, and at the end of October, issued another recall for dozens of eye drop brands sold at CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid and Target. Using these products puts consumers at risk of infection, which could result in partial...
A patient died in Washington state after the infection spread to their bloodstream. "We are actively gathering more information about long term patient outcomes, particularly for patients with eye infections," the spokesperson said. Investigators had turned up opened bottles of the EzriCare...
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Post-Nasal Drip: Potential causes of post-nasal drip are infection, allergies, or an abnormality in your nasal structures. Antihistamine decongestants are the most common over-the-counter treatment for this symptom. Unfortunately, post-nasal drip is difficult to treat, therefore we recommend making...
It is not advisable to use over-the-counter asthma medication unless instructed by a physician knowledgeable in the treatment of asthma. Airway inflammation is treated by prescription medications such as montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (Accolate), and inhaled corticosteroids (steroids). Asthmatic...
The time it takes for a fungal infection to clear will depend on the type and severity of the infection, but most common cases clear up within a few weeks with consistent treatment1. If you don’t see improvement with the use of an OTC antifungal, talk to your doctor about additional ...
Your doctor may recommend that you sip small amounts of water or suck on a piece of sugar-free candy or chew sugar-free gum to relieve dry mouth, and use eyedrops to keep your eyes moist. Over-the-counter preparations, such as Biotene products, can be helpful for long-term dry mouth...