But the CDC is asking healthcare providers and patients to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops after reports of 50 infections in 11 states that have led to instances of permanent vision loss, hospitalization, and even one death.

Source: https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/ezricare-eye-drops-lawsuit.html

EzriCare Eye Drop is an over-the-counter product used to treat dry eyes, most typically at Walmart or Amazon (two possible defendants in these artificial tears lawsuits).

Source: https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/ezricare-eye-drops-lawsuit.html

“Patients who have used EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s artificial tears and who have signs or symptoms of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/23/deaths-from-contaminated-eyedrops-rise/

The agency noted that “patients reported over 10 different brands of artificial tears and some patients used multiple brands” — but EzriCare Artificial Tears “was the brand most commonly reported.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/24/fla-firefighter-blinded-in-one-eye-from-contaminated-eyedrops/