As many as 76 percent of us experience eye floaters, according to findings in the journal Survey of Ophthalmology. And while some of us are barely bothered by the dots, squiggles and specks that drift ...
Here's what to look for (and steer clear of!) when choosing eye drops.
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If you're doing some soul-searching in the mirror—or just brushing your teeth—and notice tiny specs, you might be concerned. These dots may even look like ...
Over-the-counter eye drops are one way to manage dry eye symptoms. If you’re experiencing new or increased irritation, redness, or eye discomfort, it could be a sign of eye drop overuse. Dry eye can ...
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 ...
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to Amazon for selling several brands of eye drops that the agency considers "unapproved new drugs." On Monday, the FDA released a warning ...
Consumers who use eye drops have been spooked this year by a rash of government warnings about dozens of brands potentially containing bacteria. The flurry of warnings has left some consumers uneasy ...
According to the Food and Drug Administration, over 75,000 cases of AvKare eye drops and artificial tears were recalled due to deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). CGMP ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter on November 13 to online retailer Amazon for selling non-FDA-approved eye drops on its site. All of the products cited are homeopathic ...
There’s a dark spot floating in front of your eye, but when you try to look directly at it, it scoots away. What the heck? These little shadows are known as floaters, and like gray hair and laugh ...
You recently stated in a column about eye floaters that there is no cure at this time. I got a vitrectomy for this condition, and it was life-changing for me. By no means is this procedure meant for ...
During allergy season, or when your eyes look red, itchy and dry, it may be tempting to turn to eye-whitening drops to make them look brighter and healthier. But there are some safety concerns and ...