Eye drops are a standard part of treatment for many eye conditions, but how we use them can significantly impact their effectiveness. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Jai Kelkar, ophthalmologist ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People in most need of sight-preserving eyedrops may be the least successful in landing the therapy in their eyes, suggests a new study. Buildup of internal eye pressure is ...
Glaucoma occurs due to optic nerve damage. A common treatment is prescription eye drops. Although eye drops do not cure or reverse vision loss, they can help prevent optic nerve damage. Glaucoma ...
Dry eye affects nearly 16 million people in the United States, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). The most common first-line treatment options for dry eye are over-the-counter (OTC) ...
There have been a wave of eye drop recalls this year, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announcing a nationwide voluntary recall of another 27 products. On Oct. 27, the agency ...
The FDA has warned consumers not to purchase or use 27 eye drops carried by several major brands due to what they call “potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or ...
If you purchased any of these eye drops, stop using them. To get a refund for your purchase, AvKare states that you must complete the "Quantity to Return" column and customer information block on its ...
Xiidra is a prescription drug used to treat dry eye disease in people ages 17 years and older. Its recommended dosage is one drop in each eye twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart. The medication ...