#eyedrops — Public Fediverse posts
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I have to put eyedrops in three times a day- you would think that I would be good at putting eyedrops in by now. Nope. I still miss at least twice before I get it close enough to actually get into my eye. Any tips? #eyes #eyedrops #chronicillness #help
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I have to put eyedrops in three times a day- you would think that I would be good at putting eyedrops in by now. Nope. I still miss at least twice before I get it close enough to actually get into my eye. Any tips? #eyes #eyedrops #chronicillness #help
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I have to put eyedrops in three times a day- you would think that I would be good at putting eyedrops in by now. Nope. I still miss at least twice before I get it close enough to actually get into my eye. Any tips? #eyes #eyedrops #chronicillness #help
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I have to put eyedrops in three times a day- you would think that I would be good at putting eyedrops in by now. Nope. I still miss at least twice before I get it close enough to actually get into my eye. Any tips? #eyes #eyedrops #chronicillness #help
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I have to put eyedrops in three times a day- you would think that I would be good at putting eyedrops in by now. Nope. I still miss at least twice before I get it close enough to actually get into my eye. Any tips? #eyes #eyedrops #chronicillness #help
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2.5 million bottles of eye drops recalled
FDA report:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=220940News story with more human friendly info:
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/2-5m-prescription-eye-drop-bottles-recalled/ -
2.5 million bottles of eye drops recalled
FDA report:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=220940News story with more human friendly info:
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/2-5m-prescription-eye-drop-bottles-recalled/ -
The Eye Drops That Could Make Reading Glasses a Part-Time Job
Eye drops designed to improve near vision offer a non-surgical option for presbyopia (Photo credit: generic stock image)ar Cherubs, if you’ve recently found yourself holding menus at arm’s length like you’re negotiating a peace treaty, welcome to presbyopia. The good news? Science may have just handed you a tiny bottle of rebellion.
Let’s start with the basics. Presbyopia is the slow, inevitable stiffening of the eye’s lens that tends to show up around age 40. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it affects billions globally. Translation: if it hasn’t hit you yet, it’s circling.
For decades, the fixes have been predictable—reading glasses, contact lenses, or surgery if you’re feeling bold. Now, a new player has entered the chat: medicated eye drops designed to sharpen near vision without permanently changing your eyes. Yes, really.
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH VIZZ?
The treatment in question is reportedly called VIZZ, a daily eye drop containing 1.44% aceclidine. According to reports surrounding U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of similar therapies, this class of drugs works by temporarily adjusting how your eye handles light rather than reshaping it.
In plain English: no lasers, no scalpels, no lifelong commitment. Just drops.
Aceclidine triggers a controlled narrowing of the pupil—what experts call miosis. This creates a “pinhole effect,” a trick photographers have been using forever. Smaller aperture, sharper focus. Your eye, apparently, can play the same game.
The result? Improved near vision without significantly messing with your distance vision. According to clinical data submitted to regulators (as reported in ophthalmology coverage by outlets like Healio), effects can kick in within about 30 minutes and last up to 10 hours. That’s basically a full workday of reading emails without squinting like you’re decoding ancient scrolls.
HOW GOOD IS IT, REALLY?
Here’s the part where expectations need a gentle reality check. These drops don’t “cure” presbyopia. They manage it—temporarily.
Think of them as reading glasses you don’t have to remember to carry. Convenient? Absolutely. Permanent? Not even close.
There are also trade-offs. Pupil-constricting drops can reduce night vision and may cause mild headaches or eye redness in some users, according to clinical discussions reported by ophthalmology sources. So while it’s giving “miracle,” it’s more accurately “very clever workaround.”
Still, the appeal is obvious. A reversible, non-invasive option that fits into a daily routine is exactly what many people want. No surgery anxiety, no extra accessories—just a quick fix before you tackle your to-do list.
Hot take: this isn’t about eliminating glasses. It’s about flexibility. You might still need them, just… less often.
And in a world obsessed with convenience, that’s a big deal.
Interestingly, shifts like this—small innovations that change everyday habits—are often where the real disruption happens. As noted by thisclaimer.com in broader discussions about consumer tech and lifestyle trends, it’s not always the dramatic breakthroughs that win, but the subtle ones that quietly slide into your routine and refuse to leave.
So, will eye drops replace your reading glasses forever? Probably not. Will they make you forget where you left them a little more often? Bet.
Sources:
The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers. #agingEyes #biotech #dailyHealth #eyeDrops #eyeHealth #eyesight #health #humour #medicalInnovation #news #ophthalmology #presbyopia #travel #viral #visionCare
American Academy of Ophthalmology — https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-presbyopia
Healio (ophthalmology news coverage) — https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology
U.S. Food and Drug Administration — https://www.fda.gov
thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com -
K.C. Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over 3 Million Eye Drop Bottles Due to Sterility Concerns
📰 Original title: Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection
🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/k-c-pharmaceuticals-recalls-over-3-million-eye-drop-bottles-due-to-sterility-concerns/?redirpost=edaffd85-7bf0-47d0-9639-83e2600b235f
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K.C. Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over 3 Million Eye Drop Bottles Due to Sterility Concerns
📰 Original title: Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection
🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/k-c-pharmaceuticals-recalls-over-3-million-eye-drop-bottles-due-to-sterility-concerns/?redirpost=edaffd85-7bf0-47d0-9639-83e2600b235f
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/422735/ These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide #Éire #EyeDrop #EyeDrops #EyeInfection #EyeInfections #FoodAndDrugAdministration #Health #IE #Ireland #LubricatingEyeDrops #Medication #RecalledProducts
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These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide
Several eye drop brands have been pulled from shelves nationwide over sterility concerns, according to an enforcement report…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #eyedrop #eyedrops #eyeinfection #eyeinfections #foodanddrugadministration #Health #LubricatingEyeDrops #recalledproducts
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These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide
Several eye drop brands have been pulled from shelves nationwide over sterility concerns, according to an enforcement report…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #eyedrop #eyedrops #eyeinfection #eyeinfections #foodanddrugadministration #Health #LubricatingEyeDrops #recalledproducts
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These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide
Several eye drop brands have been pulled from shelves nationwide over sterility concerns, according to an enforcement report…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #CA #Canada #eyedrop #eyedrops #eyeinfection #eyeinfections #foodanddrugadministration #Health #LubricatingEyeDrops #recalledproducts
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These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide
Several eye drop brands have been pulled from shelves nationwide over sterility concerns, according to an enforcement report…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #AU #Australia #eyedrop #eyedrops #eyeinfection #eyeinfections #foodanddrugadministration #Health #LubricatingEyeDrops #recalledproducts
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These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide
Several eye drop brands have been pulled from shelves nationwide over sterility concerns, according to an enforcement report…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #AU #Australia #eyedrop #eyedrops #eyeinfection #eyeinfections #foodanddrugadministration #Health #LubricatingEyeDrops #recalledproducts
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/875342/ These popular eye drop brands were just recalled nationwide #EyeDrop #EyeDrops #EyeInfection #EyeInfections #FoodAndDrugAdministration #Health #LubricatingEyeDrops #Medication #RecalledProducts #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/459212/ Study reveals eye drops that can reverse aging vision and prevent presbyopia | #AgingVision #EyeDrops #Health #Healthcare #longsightedness #NearVisualAcuity #pilocarpine #presbyopia #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Study reveals eye drops that can reverse aging vision and prevent presbyopia |
Image credits: Getty Images Wearing glasses? Well, the grass might just appear greener on the other side, after…
#NewsBeep #News #Healthcare #agingvision #CA #Canada #eyedrops #Health #longsightedness #nearvisualacuity #pilocarpine #presbyopia
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Eyedrop chat (game-changer for getting them in!)
I've just gone back on drops, but I am truly shite at getting them in. Like, wasting 3-4 drops every time, multiple times a day.
This week I've been trying a 'Magic Touch' drop helper, where you put the drop on a thimble-like thing on top of your finger and then just pop it in.
And ohmygod it's actually fantastic. Like, it works every freaking time. So yeah, if you are also shite at drops then I recommend.
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Eyedrop chat (game-changer for getting them in!)
I've just gone back on drops, but I am truly shite at getting them in. Like, wasting 3-4 drops every time, multiple times a day.
This week I've been trying a 'Magic Touch' drop helper, where you put the drop on a thimble-like thing on top of your finger and then just pop it in.
And ohmygod it's actually fantastic. Like, it works every freaking time. So yeah, if you are also shite at drops then I recommend.
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“The affected Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count is limited to lot number 10101, expiration date 2025/09. The product can be identified by the green and pink carton design, presence of “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” brand names on the front of the carton, and the “25 vials” package size”
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“The affected Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count is limited to lot number 10101, expiration date 2025/09. The product can be identified by the green and pink carton design, presence of “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” brand names on the front of the carton, and the “25 vials” package size”
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“The FDA announced that Alcon Laboratories was voluntarily recalling one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go following a consumer complaint of ‘foreign material observed inside a sealed single use vial.’ Alcon determined the material to be "fungal in nature," according to the recall alert.”
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/nation-world/eye-drop-recall-systane-lubricant-eye-drops-ultra-pf/507-2c4a31e7-bf48-41a4-bc40-974753c06a0a
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“The FDA announced that Alcon Laboratories was voluntarily recalling one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go following a consumer complaint of ‘foreign material observed inside a sealed single use vial.’ Alcon determined the material to be "fungal in nature," according to the recall alert.”
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/nation-world/eye-drop-recall-systane-lubricant-eye-drops-ultra-pf/507-2c4a31e7-bf48-41a4-bc40-974753c06a0a
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Newsweek: Pet Owners Warned to Watch for Concerning Behavior #dogs . Don't use contaminated #eyedrops
https://www.newsweek.com/pet-owners-warned-watch-concerning-behavior-1879624 -
Newsweek: Pet Owners Warned to Watch for Concerning Behavior #dogs . Don't use contaminated #eyedrops
https://www.newsweek.com/pet-owners-warned-watch-concerning-behavior-1879624 -
#EyeOintments sold nationwide recalled due to infection risk
Story by Kate Gibson
February 26, 2024"Multiple brands of lubricant eye ointments are being recalled due to a risk of infection after federal inspectors found unsterile conditions at the Indian plant where the products were manufactured.
"The recall by Brassica Pharma Pvt. in Thane, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, comes after a deadly outbreak last year of #EyeInfections linked to artificial tears made by another Indian firm.
"Sold nationwide by retailers including #CVS Health and #Walmart, the latest recall involves four products by brands #Equate, #CVSHealth and #AACEPharmaceuticals, according to the notice posted Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"All have expiration dates starting April 2024 and running through September 2025. The recalled products include:
- Equate Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube, packaged in box with UPC code: 681131395298.
- Equate Style Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube in box with UPC code: 681131395304.
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube in box with UPC code: 050428634141.
- #LubricantPM Ointment in a 3.5 gram tube, sold in box with UPC code: 371406124356."People should stop using the recalled eye ointments and can return them to the place of purchase. Those with questions can call 1-833-225-9564 or [email protected].
"#EzriCare artificial tears were among the brands recalled last year by #DelsamPharma of #ChennaiIndia, as health officials identified 81 people in 18 states as suffering from infections, with four #deaths and multiple cases of #VisionLoss reported.
"In January, the #FDA warned against copycat #EyeDrops because of the risk of infection."
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#EyeOintments sold nationwide recalled due to infection risk
Story by Kate Gibson
February 26, 2024"Multiple brands of lubricant eye ointments are being recalled due to a risk of infection after federal inspectors found unsterile conditions at the Indian plant where the products were manufactured.
"The recall by Brassica Pharma Pvt. in Thane, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, comes after a deadly outbreak last year of #EyeInfections linked to artificial tears made by another Indian firm.
"Sold nationwide by retailers including #CVS Health and #Walmart, the latest recall involves four products by brands #Equate, #CVSHealth and #AACEPharmaceuticals, according to the notice posted Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"All have expiration dates starting April 2024 and running through September 2025. The recalled products include:
- Equate Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube, packaged in box with UPC code: 681131395298.
- Equate Style Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube in box with UPC code: 681131395304.
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube in box with UPC code: 050428634141.
- #LubricantPM Ointment in a 3.5 gram tube, sold in box with UPC code: 371406124356."People should stop using the recalled eye ointments and can return them to the place of purchase. Those with questions can call 1-833-225-9564 or [email protected].
"#EzriCare artificial tears were among the brands recalled last year by #DelsamPharma of #ChennaiIndia, as health officials identified 81 people in 18 states as suffering from infections, with four #deaths and multiple cases of #VisionLoss reported.
"In January, the #FDA warned against copycat #EyeDrops because of the risk of infection."
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#EyeOintments sold nationwide recalled due to infection risk
Story by Kate Gibson
February 26, 2024"Multiple brands of lubricant eye ointments are being recalled due to a risk of infection after federal inspectors found unsterile conditions at the Indian plant where the products were manufactured.
"The recall by Brassica Pharma Pvt. in Thane, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, comes after a deadly outbreak last year of #EyeInfections linked to artificial tears made by another Indian firm.
"Sold nationwide by retailers including #CVS Health and #Walmart, the latest recall involves four products by brands #Equate, #CVSHealth and #AACEPharmaceuticals, according to the notice posted Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"All have expiration dates starting April 2024 and running through September 2025. The recalled products include:
- Equate Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube, packaged in box with UPC code: 681131395298.
- Equate Style Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube in box with UPC code: 681131395304.
- CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment in a 3.5-gram tube in box with UPC code: 050428634141.
- #LubricantPM Ointment in a 3.5 gram tube, sold in box with UPC code: 371406124356."People should stop using the recalled eye ointments and can return them to the place of purchase. Those with questions can call 1-833-225-9564 or [email protected].
"#EzriCare artificial tears were among the brands recalled last year by #DelsamPharma of #ChennaiIndia, as health officials identified 81 people in 18 states as suffering from infections, with four #deaths and multiple cases of #VisionLoss reported.
"In January, the #FDA warned against copycat #EyeDrops because of the risk of infection."
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Every homeopathic eye drop should be pulled off the market, FDA says - Enlarge (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup)
This year has b... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1990624 #homeopathic #infection #eyedrops #science #health #vision #fda
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Every homeopathic eye drop should be pulled off the market, FDA says - Enlarge (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup)
This year has b... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1990624 #homeopathic #infection #eyedrops #science #health #vision #fda
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Would you rather use eye drops made of vinegar or toilet paper made from sandpaper? 😬
#CriticalQuestions #Quiz #PubQuiz #EyeDrops #Vinegar #ToiletPaper #TP #Sandpaper #StayHome #StaySafe #StayHomeStaySafe
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Would you rather use eye drops made of vinegar or toilet paper made from sandpaper? 😬
#CriticalQuestions #Quiz #PubQuiz #EyeDrops #Vinegar #ToiletPaper #TP #Sandpaper #StayHome #StaySafe #StayHomeStaySafe
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No one told me that, as I'm #MiddleAged, #EyeDrops would become a daily concern. And lid hygiene? #WTF
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Just did #sanaga eye drops, super powerful and very potent.
It's had to start but once you make the decision to put them in you're on a one way ticket to pain, breathing, then relief.
It sure makes you feel powerful after though.
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Barefoot workers, bacteria found at factory that made big-brand eye drops - Enlarge / Eye drop over woman's eye. (credit: Getty | AGF)
Th... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1984986 #contamination #fdainspection #manufacturing #sterility #barefoot #eyedrops #science #riteaid #walmart #health #target #cvs #fda
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Barefoot workers, bacteria found at factory that made big-brand eye drops - Enlarge / Eye drop over woman's eye. (credit: Getty | AGF)
Th... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1984986 #contamination #fdainspection #manufacturing #sterility #barefoot #eyedrops #science #riteaid #walmart #health #target #cvs #fda
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Ars Technica: Barefoot workers, bacteria found at factory that made big-brand eye drops https://arstechnica.com/?p=1984986 #Tech #arstechnica #IT #Technology #contamination #FDAinspection #manufacturing #sterility #barefoot #eyedrops #Science #riteaid #walmart #Health #target #cvs #fda
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Dangerous eye drops
Beware of store brands so near
Vision may be lost#eyedrops #fda #visionloss #storebrands #haiku #poetry
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/30/health/fda-eye-drops-infection-risk/index.html
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Dangerous eye drops
Beware of store brands so near
Vision may be lost#eyedrops #fda #visionloss #storebrands #haiku #poetry
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/30/health/fda-eye-drops-infection-risk/index.html
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FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye#eyedrops
#eyedrops #DryEyes
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FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye#eyedrops
#eyedrops #DryEyes
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Ars Technica: FDA warns of infection risk from 26 big-brand eye drops; stop using immediately https://arstechnica.com/?p=1979654 #Tech #arstechnica #IT #Technology #lubricanteyedrops #eyedropoutbreak #contamination #infection #eyedrops #EzriCare #Science #riteaid #Health #recall #target #cvs #eye #fda
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Dropping eye drops into my right eye: I do it like a champ. I almost always hit my eye. No problem.
Dropping eye drops into my left eye: [Sneezes...] "Holy cow! I just emptied the whole bottle into my nostril!!! 😱 "
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Eye drops containing drug-resistant bacteria have killed multiple people in the US.
#psa #outbreak #eyedropsOne more dead in horrific eye drop outbreak that now spans 18 states | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/05/4th-death-in-eye-drop-outbreak-now-81-cases-14-blinded-and-4-lost-eyeballs/
