WARNING! Another Eye Drop Recall - What You Need to Know

Learn about the latest eye drop recall by the US FDA and some useful resources to help check if your eye drops are safe!
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has faced a series of eye drop recalls that have been shocking the healthcare industry. Earlier in the year, a number of eye drops were linked to severe infections, leading to devastating cases of blindness and worse.
Unfortunately, a new recall was just released on October 27th, 2023, and now an update came out on October 30th.
This includes generic or store brand eye drops from
CVS Health
Leader (Cardinal Health)
Rugby (Cardinal Health)
Rite Aid
Target Up & Up
Velocity Pharma
Walmart
See here for full FDA eye drop recall information
www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety...
Also, check out www.eyedropsafety.org/
(Great search engine to look up recalled or hazardous eye drops)
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Important Steps for avoiding Eye Dropper contamination
- Wash Your hands
- Check the expiration date of the eye drops
- Don't share eye drops
- Don't touch the bottle tip to your eye, lid, or lashes
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[@goddess131]

This is absolutely awful! I use eye drops regularly for dry eyes, fortunately I don't see Systane eye drops on the lists. Still, I feel terrible for the people that have lost their vision to this and for the people that have died, this NEVER should have happened, I hope the families sue for millions.

[@elmerfudd4707]

I use Systane eye drops daily hope they never get recalled.

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

I have used Systane for over a year due to cataract surgery! Go get something that's not on the list!

[@M1N1Girl007]

I use the Systane Dry Eye ointment. Works great for my dry eyes

[@angelh8262]

I have tried to use Systaine eye drops for dry eyes but they cause my eyes to really sting so now I just use used teabags on my eyes for a few minutes works just as well if you don’t want o risk eye drops.

[@supertuscans9512]

I recommend reading this research paper. It’s from the UK but the issues relating to both application and contamination are the same in the US or the UK.

[@lauragroh2487]

They should be fined and sued to non- existence.

[@Alma-Bibliophile]

I see this alot with recalls. Telling people to dispose the product. Any time there's a recall and you have any amount of the peoduct you should be returning it to the store you bought it from or contacting the customer service and getting a refund. These companies are already not doing their due diligence...don't let them walk away with your money as well. Unless something has changed about recalled products not being refundable.

[@damonmelendez856]

Nobody is going to ‘do anything’ with any drops you return, the FDA doesn’t give a crap

[@cg00000]

Agree! These tiny tiny bottles are expensive. It's easy for a rich company to say---"toss it." it's not a bag of cheap romaine ffs!!!!

[@dwade6322]

Good luck still having a receipt to show after a month or two when you find out there is a recall.

[@user-mw6jo7ql1c]

Legally they should have to give refunds. They often know that their product was unsafe and in cases of contamination, whether they knew or not, they should be doing quality control checks and ensuring that their equipment is cleaned regularly and properly. They should also be ensuring that all materials used are sanitized and handled appropriately. Technically the item is defective if it has to be recalled, and thus, they owe that money to the customers who bought said products. Big corporations get away with far too much.

[@youhdumbasf5862]

I'd be keeping it for proof if I get anything they will be sued up the wazoo

[@mitchellkaufman4307]

Hi Dr. Allan...thank you for this important video. As an optician here in NY I am frequently asked about using eyedrops. I, too, use drops for dry eye. It should be incumbent upon these national chains to monitor the safety of their products and act accordingly when the FDA finds health issues with them.

[@Fiawordweaver]

Great tip: 30 day limit and buy new. I personally prefer the individual drop packaging. I toss after each use. I prefer waste of some of the product vs contaminated the multi use container. I have a tendency to touch some part of my eye. I’m a CPAP USER, total dry eye post sleep, in addition to being 70 and my eye lid glands have atrophied no oil production is less. Oil production is is more of a dry eye issue than simply not tearing enough. A very cutting edge eye doc discovered this issue with me. So much respect for docs that keep up with changing care. So many docs get stuck in med school learning and concentrate on raking in the income as opposed to my brilliant eye doc. Tip to help glandular oil secretion. Close your eyes through out the day and squeeze eye lids tightly. Start with ten seconds and move up to a count up squeezing eye lids 30 sec. You will feel the secretion cover your eye. Take care vision health warriors.

[@linux230]

Really? By squeezing your eyelids tight you're able to squeeze out oil to help lubricate the eye?

[@doricetimko5403]

Thank you

[@christineharris6864]

Thank you. Tried today. It did help. 😊

[@patemmert2672]

Thank you! I'm an 75 year old CPAP user. No one told me this us why my eyes have become so dry! Thanks for the blink tip too.

[@peggywells9398]

I had an eye infection from this bacteria. Scared the 💩 out of me when my ophthalmologist said that he was worried about saving my eye first, eyesight later. I was doing eye drops every 15 minutes when I was awake. Needless to say, I didn't sleep much My insurance company didn't want to refill one of the antibiotics drops (VERY expensive) because I needed the refills too soon. Dr. had to fight with insurance for the drops. I kept my eye, and have a small scar on my cornea. Because I am extremely near sighted, I don't notice it.

[@QuietlyCurious]

Death I think would be preferable to my eyes getting eaten up in a day out of nowhere. It's nefarious times. With all the knowledge, wealth, & technology we've long had, there's really just no excuse for this. Thank you for keeping us informed, Dr. Allen. I never cheap out on eyedrops. Always buy the brand, most recent was Systane Complete from Walgreens.

[@vaderladyl]

Even brand name have had recalls or being faked at one point in time.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

When my dry eyes act up, even systane doesn't work.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks for watching. Definitely some scary times. Systane Complete is a good one.

[@Kameron-The-Crafter]

This why American made us so important. Because products over seas cut corners.

[@SA-ix6nm]

@@DoctorEyeHealthI use refresh plus eye drops by allergen ( single use no preservatives) For Steven Johnson syndrome

[@karentucker346]

I was upset when my newspaper said 26 eye drops were unsafe, but didn’t list which ones! Thank you for listing them and providing a good website. I like the refresh in single use vials and feel safe with them.

[@drewcantu]

I had a bottle of Up Up recalled eye drops in my backpack. I was completely unaware of this recall. it was after using these eye drops that I experienced a minor eye infection and then the huge, persistent floaty in my right eye. I'm going to make an appointment with my optometrist. Thank you for posting this.

[@evelyncrespo4339]

You need to see a ophthalmologist

[@RealAnthonyHowell]

How are you doing Drew? Did that floater go away? What did your doctor say about your infection?

[@albeit1]

I heard about this contamination issue months ago and what I decided to do is purchase my eye drops months before I need them and then check for recalls of the product before I open it. Losing an eye or even dying is pretty scary.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Good idea.

[@juliebrown1394]

Smart 🦉🤓

[@TheWolfCub71]

Make sure you don’t go past the expiration date

[@geodude7116]

Smart idea. Thanks

[@lizwilliams14]

Pretty scary is an understatement!

[@dragonladyhs75]

I tend to stay away from store brand eye drops, looks like that was a good idea! Thanks for the update

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Same here! (They often use BAK as a preservative to save cost). Happy Halloween!

[@09Youba]

Pharmacy called me in May Timolol drops that I received from some companies was contaminated. They were replaced with noncontaminated drops. Thanks for you update.

[@karenlucci2154]

Makes me wonder when prescription eye drops will be recalled.

[@barbnbirds]

Yes, how scary is that.😧

[@fortyfour6626]

LISTEN closely to your eye doctor. Period. He/she has a vested and personal interest in your health success. No doctor can predict everything but they can seriously reduce the risks involved with something like this. They have a unique understanding of manufacturing and motivation. They will not guide you wrong. Take their advice! They have gone through years of education and have years of experience dealing with this every single day. Social media is too quick to supply a villain when this happens because that’s what people desire…. Now is not the time to squabble over finger pointing. Listen to your eye doctor and take their recommendation.

[@susiekidd9183]

Aren’t those preservative free? The FDA recall alert I received (on Similasan brand) said it’s the preservatives that are causing a problem.

[@fortyfour6626]

@@susiekidd9183not all are preservative free. Doctors like preservative free simply because preservatives are brutal on the cornea. Preservatives don’t always protect against bacteria contamination either.

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

​@@susiekidd9183 The problematic ones are usually the preservative free ones. The preservatives prevent bacterial growth.

[@pursleydl2009]

YES. I bought the CVS Lubricating drops a week ago. I was postponing using until my other bottle was gone. When I saw this warning on another site I ignored it. I assumed it was the same warning from earlier this year. Last night I saw it again. Wow some how I avoided infection by finally paying attention to the warning. Wow, something as simple as eyedrops can kill.

[@truckingwithtobee]

He did say it’s extremely rare to die from an eye infection. But going blind is very much a possibility.

[@marilynbennett9868]

I have an old bottle of CBS Lub. drops I've been using for a while. Do you think the old ones are OK and the newer ones are the bad ones?

[@CharGC123]

This is one of the many reasons I make my own sterile eyedrops for pennies with sea salt and a few drops of glycerin. We always hear how dangerous it is to DIY, but if you exercise good practices it is safer and more effective than the overpriced, sketchy, laundry list of mystery ingredients in commercial products. In 30 years I've never had an issue and probably saved thousands of dollars.

[@vaderladyl]

@@marilynbennett9868 That is by lot number. If yours are not in that lot, they are not being recalled or bad.

[@toneenorman2135]

@@marilynbennett9868I’d like to know that,too…

[@NessaRossini...]

I have severe dry eyes with an autoimmune disease. I need eye drops every few hours for over a year now. I usually try to buy generic items if possible. Thank goodness I never skimped on eye drops...only using the ones you have recommended. THANK YOU ❣💕❤

[@Heller_215]

I rely on eye drops and have gotten an eye infection before it was brutal I always pray over my drops and hope that nothing bad happens

[@cg00000]

lol, i do the same with instacart orders.

[@iseeflowers]

The optometrist and ophthalmologist office assistants touched the eye drop bottle tip to my eye balls and eye lashes a few times and each time time it caused me great anxiety that I would get an infection. It is always important to have access to health care, eye care and vision care.

[@stavokg]

Yes, I found this video especially helpful! Thank you for the crucial information (I didn’t know about), your tips, and friendly manner. I love this channel.

[@susiekidd9183]

I had Similasan Dry Eye Relief on auto ship (via Amazon) & recently received an email from Amazon regarding a recall alert on the Similasan brand too. The preservative, it said in the FDA recall (you can search it online) is problematic. I liked the Similasan bottle as it was very easy to administer the drops, especially when waking up; kept several bottles on my nightstand. Now, I’m using Systane PF, preservative free, which is more of a struggle to use. Crazy that we’re supposed to toss the bottle every 30 days. Preservative free drops are expensive!

[@beezer81]

I'm so upset about this particular recall because this is a Homeopathic eye drop and I have been using this religiously for 8 years since I had Lasik surgery and it's been AMAZING. I'm freaked out because I can't find anything else that is almost identical...there's a couple of things, but there's a lot of inactive ingredients that are harmful. I just don't get what is wrong with the Similasan drops - apparently it's something to do with the silver sulfate inactive ingredient? Then why are vitamin stores and other retailers allowed to sell Colloidal Silver throat & nasal sprays? Same concept. I am convinced that because it's natural it's a target. I have never had an issue with any of the Similasan drops - I love the allergy ones too. I really hope I can find a bunch online and just order them to hold me over for a while. Any other dry eye and allergy drops you know of that are similar to this brand? I'm desperate. Thanks!

[@petersorensen4396]

No need! It is a money-making advice!

[@cbpapp]

Whew! Dodged that bullet! Thank you Dr. Allan, I appreciate your time and this notice!

[@robertparsons313]

How hard is it to make clean eye drops? What is going on in this world? Deliberate fraudsters should be arrested.

[@mariapierce2707]

Exactly. What is happening? Is it unsanitary manufacturing conditions?

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

@@mariapierce2707remember the abbot baby formula. They got caught being nasty and had to shut down to deep clean.

[@varonadee6980]

​@@mariapierce2707 When I checked the FDA website, the contaminated drops were made mostly in India and China. I know that products made in USA may not always be perfect, but I've seen too many products (not just eye drops) from India and China especially, being recalled for contamination with bacteria, fungus, and toxic heavy metals. They don't seem to have good quality control practices. The products are made cheaply and frequently sold in cheap stores of the Dollar-store type, so elderly and poor people are the usual victims. Small business importers just want to make fast, easy money, counting on FDA to be too understaffed to catch everything. And when a small-time operater knows they might get caught, they can disappear for a while, then keep coming back with a rebrand. Criminal and proud of it.

[@jewel1953]

Thank you for making this video. I had cataract surgery on both eyes which are now dry and using eyedrops. I enjoy learning from you. This is scary stuff.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for watching! Hope your dry eye improves.

[@darlenegera8866]

​@@DoctorEyeHealth if you have dry eyes before cataract surgery, does it get worse and will dry eyes improve?

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Had cataract surgery too. No the eyes continue to need supplemental lubrication especially if looking at a laptop screen(s) all day. But otherwise no complaints I drink a lot of water but sadly it doesn't help I suspect staring at laptop screens all day may have something to do with it.

[@jewel1953]

@@paulazemeckis7835 my eyes continued to digress so I had to go to eye lid wipes which I had not heard of. It is very soothing and gets things that could be settled along your lashes. I continue to use moisturizing drops. I wake up with the aching.

[@jewel1953]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I had to get eye lid wipes which I find very soothing and clears out the lash line. I continue to use moisturizing wash but my eyes ache in the morning when I wake up and light hurts my eyes for half of the day. I live in a high rise downtown with floor to ceiling window and it is extremely bright but I love to see the view.

[@MelliaBoomBot]

good grief, never crossed my mind. luckily Ive been buying my eye drops from a pharmacy these days, I had considered buying online but glad I;ve seen this, scary stuff. thank you!

[@beckyjohnson9917]

Thank you! I’ve always wondered about the safety of eye drops.

[@LindaH69]

Thank you for keeping us informed.

[@paisley293]

Thanks so much Dr. Allen fo another informative and important video! 👏👏👏

[@Joyful_Michelle]

Thank you for the resources! I haven’t heard of fraudulent eye drops, that sounds very scary! I don’t produce tears with one eye due to a brain tumor, so I rely on eye drops and gel all the time. I will definitely double check my eye drops and Keep aware of recalls & alerts!

[@Irenecrz8Cruz]

Thank you Dr Allen for this very important information. Have a nice day

[@justincase3828]

Thank you for this info. This was very helpful. I'm in the process of having cataract surgery done. Left eye done. Right will be done on January 2024. It's unnerving to hear about eye contaminated drops.

[@funkymonkey8174]

Thank you I had no idea and I was just about to use my eye drops and they are on the list. Really appreciate the info

[@sheelfjohnson]

Thank you for the information, and for leaving out any graphic images.

[@astrinymris9953]

Thanks a lot! My 92-year-old father has wet macular degeneration, and uses lots of eye products, because he's on one of those monthly-shot-in-the-eyeball protocols. We found two of the affected eye drops in his meds, and a third that was a safe brand but expired. I was also able to verify that a recently purchased Bausch & Lomb eye ointment really was manufactured by Bausch & Lomb. So again, many thanks! 🏵💐🌹🌺🌻🥀🌷🌼🌸

[@BubbleBurster-nv1vl]

My mother had those shot in the eyeball protocols. They did nothing for her but cause her pain and more discomfort. She finally stopped it and later died. No link between her death and the eye shots that I am aware of but knows knows. They lie a a ot.

[@astrinymris9953]

@@BubbleBurster-nv1vl For my father they aren't healing the damage, but they're staying the progression of his vision loss. That's reason enough to endure the shots. They hurt, of course, but he usually is completely recovered and ready to get out to his garden after a short nap.

[@OkseniaAnnie]

I really appreciate you proving the link for the eye drop website. I just looked mine up. Happy!!!! Extremely informative video. Especially the tip about the eye drops.

[@jennypenny]

Thank you so much for the information. I’ve got my alerts set up now on KZbin as I know you’re a terrific doctor and will always keep us dry eye sufferers informed…thank you again!

[@ashapatel4887]

How did you set up the alerts,please help

[@jennypenny]

@@ashapatel4887 I selected ‘ all notifications’ on the bell below the KZbin video on my iPad . That way I’ll see everything new the Dr. Posts

[@jennypenny]

Make sure you have you tube notifications also turned on whatever device you’re using.

[@Come..FollowMe]

​@@ashapatel4887@dreyehealth

[@Bohdana1]

Thank you for sharing this important information. Excellent presentation as usual!

[@civilizeddiva]

Thank you for this helpful update. Take care!

[@katiachesney1441]

A few months ago I purchased an eye drop from CVS called (CVS Lubricant Eye Drops) which was the first recall brand in this video. ...I have been using it since than but my eyes have been just fine thanks be to the Lord God.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yes! Glad to hear your eyes are doing ok. Best to check the FDA website for dates and/or lot numbers to be aware of, as makers of these drops do change and perhaps the drops you got were before any contaminants.

[@fabricdragon]

the other point is that if you EVER have any question that you touched the tip of the dropper bottle, or that the cap or bottle has been contaminated/gotten dirty? *throw it out* no matter how expensive replacing those drops may be? your eyesight is worth more. this is why my doctor prescribed a "single use" multi pack

[@petersorensen4396]

no problem if you have money to throw away!

[@sudipchatterjee]

Thanks for that refrigeration tip, Dr Allen! I’ll do that from now on without fail.

[@faithhall8175]

Great video. Very helpful & educational. Thank you!

[@lisavitale8410]

Thank you for this video! I use Refresh Relieva PF daily for dry eyes and thank goodness this product isn’t on the recall list.

[@RainRedMusic]

Watch out for pet eye drops too. Doesn’t matter if it claims it’s “vet recommended” they still might burn and damage your pet’s eyes.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Thank you for mentioning our beloved non-human family members.

[@sonhoang7357]

Thanks Dr Allen for sharing 👍❤️

[@kathyjohnston3971]

This is such great info. Thank you. Just what I am searching for

[@TheJoan48]

Thank you very much. I have the Equate version that's from Walmart and have been using it. I have advanced open angle glaucoma and use prescription drops every day. I need lubricant drops to keep my eyes from drying out. Now I'm worried what's safe but the website will help me next time I buy which will be tomorrow. Thank you so much.

[@shirleyharold1698]

Thank you Doctor for the update

[@EarthFirstGoVegan]

I’m horrible at applying eye drops. Thank you for the recommendation on the eye drop applicator! It’s now in my Amazon cart!

[@carlariggs525]

as soon as I heard of the recall and visited your site, I discarded my generic CVS eye drops and bought Systane Complete eye drops. Many people I know had not even heard of the recall, let alone safer eye drops to purchase. Many of these suspicious eye drops were from overseas.

[@ccpperrett7522]

Thank you, I will only be purchasing my eye ointment from my pharmacist. She is very knowledgeable and helpful.

[@AlexA-zk6cp]

I bought some Johnson and Johnson brand eye drops last year and I usually look where they’re made; but I didn’t since they’re a reputable brand. When the recalls came out and whatnot; I checked and was surprised they were made in China! Was not expecting to see them made there; on plus side, Johnson and Johnson must have strict quality control and protocols. I checked before I bought same type and this time;they’d moved the distribution to Belgium.

[@a.h.kfoury6909]

Thank you so much Dr. Allen for this information. I learn so much from your videos, they are very informative and useful to me.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you! I appreciate that!

[@joea.9969]

Its so scary! Thanks for keeping us unformed. My store recalled several from the Similisan brand. AT this point I don’t really use any drops I simply use hot compresses and take cod liver oil.

[@goodday23456]

I was sent some Artificial Tears from my Insurance Pharmacy called GoodSense that made my eyes burn. I had requested Systane drops before, but they sent me a cheaper knock off brand.

[@mburg33]

Something that I believe the FDA should do as well is ban those plastic single use droppers since they’re really sharp when opening (the cap tears off the droppers instead of having a typical screw on seal). Since you mentioned 70% of users accidentally touch the tip to their eyes, that’s a potential of a ton of eye damage from preventable abrasions. I learned this the hard way when I got an abrasion this exact way and had to use antibacterial ointment on my affected eye for about a week. Also on the price of these drops need to be regulated & covered by insurance, I’ve spent a few thousand dollars already on eyedrops to deal with the side effects of laser eye corrective surgery (SMILE).

[@veronicagraves5621]

Dr. Allan, Thank you. VG

[@lizmackenzie8240]

Thank you for such a helpful video!

[@kathysmith9983]

You are the best sir. So up on everything. Funny too. Keep up the good work.

[@G1m2121]

Thankyou, thank you, thank you for this message!!!

[@mikelanglow-bi2sv]

Appreciate your videos. Respect- ❤

[@TRUTHRULES777]

At this point, I did that I massage that I learned a couple years ago because my eyes were getting really watery and always had a little bit of watery eyes on occasion but that I am massage does wonders that I learned. I did buy some type of eyedrops, so I’m gonna have to check on your list. Thank you for your information. It’s very important for people.

[@dragaholic]

Hi. Thanks for the information. What's your opinion on Sight Care Tablets.

[@imapip6313]

Thank You for the great information!

[@Kevv554]

Thanks Doc, much appreciated!

[@varonadee6980]

Thank you SO MUCH for mentioning the "Magic Touch" product. I have a very hard time applying eye drops because of an aggressive blink reflex. I can only get them in my eyes by gently dropping into the lower eyelid. The Systane brand you’ve previously recommended, has a clear bottle, which I like, because you can see the amount left, and notice if the solution becomes cloudy. The problem is with the special valve tip it has, to prevent contamination. The drop comes out of the tip, then immediately runs to the edge of the bottle, dropping onto my face before it can go in my eyelid. I got the bottle to save money, and not use so much plastic packaging and wasted drops, but the bottle seemed to waste just as much. I will definitely try the "Magic Touch" applicator with the remaining bottle of Systane I have! 😊

[@starluvscents]

My favorite Similisan eye drops were recalled and I’m waiting for updates because they are the best!

[@MJ-tg7wv]

By the way - how many people keep eyedrops in the bathroom cabinet? When I started wearing contact lens over 30 years ago, my optician said not to keep eyedrops or contact lens in the bathroom - it gets warm and damp and can help the eyedrops or lens breed bugs. Store in cool dry place. Also make sure that you wash your hands properly and dry on a clean towel before handling anything where can contaminate the eyes. I have never had an eye infection.

[@healthylife4eva]

Hi Dr. Allen , can we put the individual vials like refresh plus too in the fridge or just the bottles?

[@barbnbirds]

I just got that email yesterday about that FDA recall.Thank you dr Allen for the other information on that website too.Its very scary.I do mot purchase any store brand eye products.

[@jeanneratterman4174]

I am happy to hear that there is follow through to actually reach those, like yiurself, who bought the contaminated drops. 👍👍

[@jennypenny]

May I ask how your received an email about the recall? I would like to be able to get immediate notifications as well as I use drops through the day. Genteal , so name brand , but this is scary

[@barbnbirds]

@@jennypenny i get alot of different notifications on my app called News Break.There’s another source too, but i cannot recall it , as it’s not as popular as News Break.I i think of the other source i will let you know.

[@genlovell4662]

My Ivizia bottle that made my eyes burn was from May! It’s over 2 months expired; no wonder my eyes burned when I used it. Now I no to be super careful with eye drop routines.

[@proggz39]

As someone about to get lasik and looking into eye drops to get, this is really scary. Imagine using one of these counterfeit drops with a flap cut open in your eye

[@suzanneemerson2625]

They’re not counterfeit, they’re contaminated. Different.

[@Faithb73]

Genteal dry eye in the tube is amazing at night after lasik and the regular drops (same brand) during the day. I had lasik about 15 yrs ago. Best decision I made until recently. Now I get to look into wearing glasses again because my astigmatism is back and age is keeping me from seeing fine print🤦‍♀️😂

[@lizcooney4215]

Think twice about LASIK. You may end up with dry eye in the future. If only I could go back! I advise you to do some research. Just a heads -up.

[@juliachapman1899]

Thank you for your info 😊My TIP!:- I prevent touching my eye with the drops’ container by curling my little & ring finger into a fist -rest it on my high cheekbone by the eye the correct distance by experiment so it steadies my hand & therefore the drops container can’t reach the eyeball or lid. Hope that makes sense?! Greetings from dry-eyed aged J x Australia.

[@M_Ladd]

Great job! Thank you very much!

[@rebeccawebb2298]

This situation with so many eye drops being recalled is nerve wracking. I use a lot of eye drops. Thank you for your tips. And also for the websites. I didnt know that there exists a dry eye foundation. Maybe they have useful information i haven't tried before for my problematic dry eyes.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for watching! Yes, there are some good dry eye resources out there. Perhaps I can do a video about some more good resources.

[@Come..FollowMe]

​@@DoctorEyeHealthThank you so much for all that you do & your videos here on KZbin ALERTING us all!! Everything you do is greatly appreciated! You are amazing at replying as well! Ty! ❤

[@wandachamberssomrajit2260]

I was diagnosed with PVD or posterior visceral detachment early this year. Apparently my there’s nothing you can do for it, but wait. In the meantime, my mental state is at risk. The flashes of light, blurriness, and large fixed floaters are driving me insane! What are your thoughts?

[@brittanylooney7623]

Hello. I was wanting to know if you think the eye drops Lumify are bad for the eyes or good to use?

[@afsanehfathi9739]

Hello Dr. Allen, Could you please explain what an eye migraine is and the reasons behind it? I've been experiencing this issue for a while now, and it consistently occurs in my left eye. Even after several years, it still frightens me whenever it happens. I would appreciate your insights on this matter. Thank you.

[@joea.9969]

Hey I get ocular migraines and it can be a bit disturbing. From what I understand its a vascular( blood vessel) issue and anything, from foods to stress, to nothing at all, can cause them. Luckily they often go away in 5-10 minutes. Try t see if you can make any correlations between what you do right before.

[@Anna-zu8nf]

Just watched your very informative video. I'm in the UK and have just googled "eye drops recalled in UK". We don't have any that you have mentioned. There have been two recalls: EzriCare artificial tears and sodium Chloride eye drops 5%from Stockport Pharmaceuticals. I wear contact lenses and have followed you since I started wearing them. I find that in the winter my eyes do feel more dryer than in the summer. I prefer the eye spray rather than the drops though. Great video.

[@tommunyon2874]

I didn't know about the 30 day open time limit. I only use a ketotifen solution for allergy, but use it so seldom that I end up keeping it until its expiration date.

[@AlAl-bk5ei]

I’ve had eye drops since getting contacts last year Thankfully, I bought the Biotrue eye drops that haven’t been recalled yet I’m not against store brand products, but I’d rather not buy store brand eye drops or contact solution

[@noodletropic]

Thank you for the contamination warning and the refrigeration idea. Did not think about refrigerating eye drops it make sense. Looking at the list of 26 versions of a medication caused me to think about the false choices presented by drug companies. The switch at minute 2 in this video, to the strawman of generic drugs, was nakedly insidious.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

My doctor prescribed Viox. What you are saying is downright scary. Thank you for the info.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Did they prescribe that for you because they think you have an infection from using contaminated eye drops?

[@Chriswsm]

I have been using eye drops since 2014 and I don't need to worry about touching my eye because I have trained myself to deactivate my blink reflex. I do not have to hold my eye open and the bottle is several inches away. I have become a very good shot and can even administer drops in the dark with one hand behind my back.

[@WillPOnya]

@Chriswsm wrote: "I can even administer drops in the dark with one hand behind my back.....and yeah, I'm kind of an ass about it." Thanks for finishing your thought.

[@wmalden]

My ophthalmologist once gave me some lubricating eye drops to try. When I got them home, I read the box and discovered that they were made in China. I immediately deposited them in the trash.

[@solegonz762]

You did the right thing.

[@maryisabell8760]

Yep , China is our enemy . Hope U folks know . Don’t trust China & anything that comes from them .

[@dethray1000]

90 percent of all pharma is made in china,the rest in india--usa makes zero

[@annamartino5681]

What do you do with all generic medications made in India or Mexico or Latin America 3rd world countries worse than China? I now only demand non generic medications and always check with Pharmacy who is the manufacturer and where it was manufactured. Only demand brand names not made elsewhere in 3rd world. Especially be aware of India and Latin America.

[@2chuck]

I’m paranoid about using any brands of eyedrops because so many have been recalled,,sometimes even brand names. Most of the recalls seem to be against companies who have poor manufacturing conditions, but how am I to know who is safe? If only we had a federal agency that could determine that for us BEFORE they harm or blind people.

[@jodyjackson5475]

Yes. What a concept 😳

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you. I use Refresh now and then and glad they are not on the list.

[@artaptic]

Such a nightmare! Thank you Dr Allen for posting this. I appreciate & learn alot from all your videos. I share them. I live in an expat area of Mexico. So far, I only see brand name saline solution like Bausch & Lomb. I've never been able to find the enzymatic, hydrogen peroxide cleaning tablets for soft lenses.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

See here for full FDA eye drop recall information www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye Also, check out www.eyedropsafety.org/ (Great search engine to look up recalled or hazardous eye drops)

[@samuelc6787]

Says page not found

[@enderxeno6858]

FDA link not working doc.

[@BlingyBea]

Yup link not working.

[@xyz-mc5of]

Thank you so much for this info🙏can you please answer the other questions from the other videos,if possible?🙏

[@barbnxo]

@@samuelc6787Go to the second link right below it

[@george17]

A million thx for this info.

[@terriem3922]

My optometrist suggested drops for dry eye, and for some reason I didn't buy them . One of the brands at Walmart was on the list. That was a month ago. Very glad I didn't buy.

[@StyleshStorm]

Thank you! This is a emergency tier situation. Also happy Halloween 🎃!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Same to you! Happy Halloween! And yes, that is why I had to rush this video to get it out (probably why there is less editing) 😄

[@xyz-mc5of]

@@DoctorEyeHealthI feel I got counterfeit tear drops from amazon as they did look very different and ever since my eyes got worse. They were the allergan? omega eye drops but horrible result - itching, burning and visions issues ever since 😔🙁

[@franceslock1662]

My favorite is Cationorm and that’s not on the list. How unacceptable that there is a flaw in the regulation of the chain, from manufacturing to sale, in the US. After this I would hope for tougher regs.

[@gamergirlmars]

I’m so glad I use Systane that my doctor recommends. This is so horrifying!

[@christaverduren690]

I'm having a B12 deficiency that is causing painful dry eyes (among other issues) so I have to put Refresh tears or Soothe drops in my eyes all day long to stay ahead of that dry eye burn. Thank heavens neither on is on that list... for now, but dang it all, I need them, and now this!!!

[@jessicablake6196]

That is so scary ! Why is this happening . You have to becareful with these different eye drops

[@bradleybell9581]

Just had our contact lens midterm, I recognize that bacteria! That's crazy!

[@patricacompton9603]

Because of your video I checked my eye drops and am throwing away my "similasan complete eye relief" it was on the website. Thank you

[@galanisgallegos]

Have there been any recalls on veterinary eye drops, specifically for dogs?

[@jeffruebens8355]

Walmart here went from an Equate eye drop made in Finland to one made in a Murica, a Visine generic. I take a shower first, then use 1 drop in each eye each morning. I think using loratadine pills (generic Claritin) also helps reduce eye strain and redness.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Interesting! Companies are always switching manufacturers and ingredients to save a buck.

[@bidenisasnake9932]

1st, why are you having such eye strain and redness? Seems you have other problems at the front of your bus.

[@michaels999]

All antihistamines can cause dry eye

[@philipnguyen3107]

Thanks Dr Allan 💯👍

[@peppercat8718]

Thank You Dr. What is a good eye drop for allergy itchy eyes?