FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products

Eyewash drop over woman's eye.Some of the eye products are labeled to contain silver. According to the FDA, using a drug that contains silver over a long period of time can result in some areas of the skin and other body tissues, including in the eye, to permanently turn gray or blue-gray.

Unapproved drugs that claim to cure or treat serious conditions could also cause consumers to "delay or stop medical treatments that have been found safe and effective through the FDA review process," the agency said. CVS spokesperson told FOX Business that the company stopped selling its CVS Health Brand Pink Eye Relief Eye Drops at stores and online after receiving the warning letter, and that customers who purchased this product can return it for a full refund.

"We’re committed to ensuring the products we offer are safe, work as intended and satisfy customers," the spokesperson said.Boiron Inc.:Vision Clarity Eye Drops, Life Extension Brite Eyes III, Can-C Eye Drops, and Longevity Science Visual OcuityWomen’s Tear Stimulation Dry Eye Drops, Allergy Desensitization Eye Drops, Ortho-K Thin Eye Drops, Ortho-K Thick Eye Drops, Tear Stimulation Forté Dry Eye Drops, and Cataract Eye Drops with Cineraria.

Failure to do so may "result in the FDA pursuing legal action, including product seizure and/or a court order requiring a company to stop manufacturing and distributing an unapproved product," the FDA said.

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