Eye Infection
Top FDA stories of 2024: New technology, potentially contaminated eye drops
Every year Healio covers a wide range of optometry-related news from the FDA, and 2024 was no exception.
Acanthamoeba keratitis shows similarly low incidence across continents
Acanthamoeba keratitis appeared to be a relatively rare disorder with similar incidence around the world, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
Q&A: Year-round takeaways from Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
April was Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, but raising awareness and educating female patients about conditions that predominantly affect women is something eye care providers should prioritize year-round.
Case report: Live worm found in patient’s eye
Ocular parasitosis consistently perplexes ophthalmologists due to its varied and unpredictable presentations. The elusive nature of the disease ensures it remains concealed unless actively sought out through diligent examination.
FDA warns against use of possibly contaminated copycat eye drops
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers not to purchase or use South Moon, Rebright or FivFivGo eye drops because of possible contamination and risk for eye infection.
Harvard Drug Group, Cardinal Health voluntarily recall eye drop products
The Harvard Drug Group and Cardinal Health have initiated voluntary recalls on certain over-the-counter ophthalmic products after the FDA warned about unsanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility.
FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of 26 OTC eye drops from several major brands
The FDA has warned consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products due to potential risk for eye infections.
AOA launches Blink Land, a mobile game that teaches players about eye health
The American Optometric Association has announced the launch of Blink Land, its single-player mobile game that aims to teach players about the relationship between eye health and screen time.
What treatments may become available to prevent antibiotic resistance in ophthalmology?
Antimicrobial peptides are touted as potential new antibiotics to help treat ocular surface infections. Yet, we have been using these since at least the 1970s.
Ocular surface infections: Strengthening defenses, withstanding attacks
The eye is well adept at protecting itself against pathogens. There are antimicrobial proteins in tears, and the intact epithelium on the surface of the eye shields it efficiently from external assaults.