CVS eye drops have been linked to a risk of severe eye infections, vision loss, blindness, and other complications.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting CVS Eye Drops induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with a severe eye infection, vision loss, or blindness from CVS eye drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: CVS Eye Ointments Recalled for Lack of Sterility
In February 2024, CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment was recalled because it may not be sterile, which poses a risk of severe eye infections. The recall involves the following product:
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment (Mineral Oil 31.9%, White Petrolatum 57.7%, Microcrystalline Wax, Stearic Acid Wheat Germ Oil) — 3.5 gram tube, packaged in cardboard box with UPC Code 050428634141
CVS Eye Drops Linked to Infection Risk
In October 2023, the FDA issued a Safety Warning for dozens of eye drops that may cause severe infections, vision loss, or blindness.
What Eye Drops May Be Contaminated?
The list of eye drops that consumers should NOT use includes 10 products from CVS:
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
- [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% w/v]
- CVS Health Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (single pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v]
- CVS Health Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (twin pack) [Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1% w/v]
- CVS Health Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml [Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5% w/v & Povidone 0.6% w/v & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops]
- CVS Health Lubricating Gel drops 10 ml [Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops]
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (single pack) [Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v]
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack) [Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v]
- CVS Health Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack) [Polyethylene Glycol 400 Eye Drop ‘0.25% w/v]
Have Any Infections Been Reported?
The FDA said that it has not received any reports of eye infections from the CVS eye drops listed above, but the agency is warning consumers not to use the eye drops due to the risk of eye infections.
Where Were They Sold?
CVS said it would pull the eye drops off store shelves, but some products may still be available online. The FDA has requested a recall. Other eye drop products branded as Leader, Rugby, and Velocity may still be available for sale in stores and online, the FDA said.
What Happened?
The FDA inspected the manufacturing facility where they eye drops were made, they found harmful bacteria and “insanitary conditions” in “critical drug production areas,” according to the safety warning. The agency did not name what type of bacteria was found in the facility.
What is the Risk?
Eye infections can cause permanent vision loss, blindness, or even deadly complications if the infection spreads into the bloodstream.
In early 2023, a deadly outbreak of infections was linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears. Those eye drops caused at least 81 infections, including 4 deaths in multiple states. The infections were linked to Pseudomonas bacteria, which is highly resistant to antibiotics and extremely dangerous because infections are so hard to cure.
What Should I Do?
Anyone who has purchased the eye drops listed above should be vigilant for symptoms of an eye infection. Seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms appear:
- Eye pain or discomfort
- Discharge (yellow, sticky pus)
- Blurry vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Eye redness or swelling of the eye or eyelid
- And more
Do I have a CVS Eye Drops Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting CVS Eye Drops induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with a severe eye infection, vision loss, or blindness from CVS eye drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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