eye drops recalled FDA
Definition
A phrase referring to official U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls of over-the-counter eye drop products due to contamination risks, such as bacterial infections that could lead to partial vision loss, blindness, or even death.
Commonly associated with multiple brands like EzriCare, Systane, and store brands from Walgreens and CVS, where millions of bottles have been pulled from shelves for sterility issues.
Examples
I was about to refresh my dry eyes when I googled 'eye drops recalled FDA' and suddenly felt my natural tears flowing just fine.
In a plot twist drier than unmoisturized contacts, my favorite eye drops turned out to be part of the eye drops recalled FDA drama.
Stocking up on saline? Better double-check if those eye drops recalled FDA haven't infiltrated your pharmacy aisle.
My optometrist's advice post-recall: 'For eye drops recalled FDA, the best alternative is probably staring at the ocean... from afar.'