Blink Intensive Tears Eye Drops 10ml

Product Information

If you miss your dose of eye drops, use them as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and use it again at the usual time. The FDA recommended the manufacturer of these products recall all lots on October 25, 2023, after " agency investigators found insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas in the facility." Eye drops are intended to be sterile, especially due to a heightened risk for infection since they bypass some of the body's natural defenses by being applied directly into the eyes.

Specifically, Blink ® Tears Lubricating Eye Drops works with every blink to provide immediate and long-lasting dry eye symptom relief.It has a unique formulation that maximizes hydration and restores tears’ natural salt balance better than other widely used brands - including Refresh Optive ® Drops and Systane ® Drops. The CDC expects more cases of infections to arise, and while the products have been recalled, it says that those who have used EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s artificial tears or Delsam Pharma’s artificial eye ointment and who have signs or symptoms of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately. The usual dose of dexamethasone eye drops is 1 eye drop in one or both eyes, 4 to 6 times a day. You'll usually do this every 4 hours. Boric Acid; Castor Oil; PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Potassium Chloride; Purified Water; Sodium Borate; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Chlorite (OcuPure ® brand) as a preservative; Sodium Hyaluronate.Please take care that the dropper doesn't touch your eye, your fingers, or any other surface. This could contaminate the drops left in the bottle. While recalls are being implemented across the nation, cases thus far have been recorded in 16 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Using too much dexamethasone eye drops is unlikely to harm you. If you use too much and your eye feels sore, however, rinse your eye with sterile water. Use one drop into the eye (or eyes) affected by dryness. Many people find it is sufficient to use the drops three or four times a day, but you can use the drops as often as you need to if your eyes are very dry. If the drops have been prescribed for you, then follow the directions given by your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. Extended-wear lenses should be regularly removed for cleaning and disinfecting or for disposal and replacement on the schedule prescribed by your eye care professional.

HOW SUPPLIED

Blink ® Tears Preservative Free Lubricating Eye Drops restore your tears’ natural balance each time you blink. Blink ® Tears Lubricating Eye Drops is uniquely formulated to stay in the eye for long-lasting dryness relief.

Shake the bottle well before use and remove the lid. If you're using a single-use dropper, twist off the tip. If you forget to use the drops at your 'usual' time, do not worry, just put them in when you remember. Do not 'double up' the number of drops you use to make up for forgetting to use them. Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops: An official FDA recall notice indicates that this product has yet to be linked to any illnesses or injuries related to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Its manufacturers have indicated that two lots of this product may not be sterile. These products, made in 1oz and .5oz sizes, can be identified using lot codes and UPC information. Implicated products display the following identifiers: LOT#: 2203PS01, UPC 7 31034 91379 9; and LOT#: 1808051, UPC 7 31034 91382 9. Here's a full list of recalled eye drops and more context on why federal regulators have placed these on recall lists in the first place: Blink ® Tears Preservative Free Lubricating Eye Drops is uniquely formulated to stay in the eye longer, so you can get long-lasting dryness relief.

If you forget to use them

Blink works by providing a supplement to tears, the body's own way of providing hydration for tired eyes. Just apply when needed and the drops from Blink Intensive Tears Vials can instantly remedy the pain and itchiness caused by dry eyes. Symptoms associated with bacterial eye infections can include a wide array of eye-related discomfort and pain, including yellow, green or clear discharge; redness of the eye or eyelid; increased light sensitivity; consistent blurry vision; as well as an unshakable inner-eye irritation that feels like an itch, according to CDC officials. And symptoms triggered by this particular bacterial infection may start presenting usually within 12 to 24 hours, per published research. Each dose guarantees moisturisation for 60 minutes. Can also help to eliminate blurred vision caused by grimy lenses. Additional information Delsam Pharma Artificial Eye Ointment: Produced by the same manufacturer, Delsam's topical ointment hasn't been linked to current cases as recorded by the CDC, but is being recalled due to "possible microbial contamination." While it's not technically an eye drop product, implicated tubes of ointment (which is used on skin in proximity to the eye) can be identified with the NDC 72570-122-35 and UPC code 3 72570 12235 3. There are a few other eye drops and one other eye ointment that have been concurrently recalled in the same period as the two products above — but not due to the same potential bacterial exposure. We're recapping that information below.

You experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Dry eye can give you a feeling of overall dryness, irritation, itching, burning, excessive tearing or even gritty “foreign body” feeling in your eyes. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you are not the only one. It is estimated that more than 30 million Americans suffer from occasional or chronic dry-eye symptoms. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip of the bottle to any surface and DO NOT transfer contents to any other bottle or container. Replace cap after using. PRECAUTIONS Update (5/19/23): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an update about the outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria associated with the use of artificial tears. As of May 15, 81 patients (up from 68 in March) have been infected with with VIM-GES-CRPA, a rare strain of drug-resistant bacteria .

PRECAUTIONS

Anyone experiencing symptoms and who have used either of the two branded eye drops recently should seek immediate emergency medical care. Severe eye infections may often go ignored or misdiagnosed without clinical care, and left untreated, could cause life-threatening complications, especially with drug-resistant strains of bacteria like the one being traced by CDC officials. Review Blink Intensive Tears Vials Individual vials so you are not spoiling a whole container that you are unable to use up before the expiry date. Provide comfort to dry eyes. Update (10/30/23): The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and discard 26 different eye drops products, including several that are sold at retailers like CVS, Target and Rite Aid. The FDA urges eye drops users to stop using and purchasing over-the-counter eye drops marketed under the following brands (and also properly dispose of any of the potentially affected products): Vision may be temporarily blurred when this product is first used. Also, minor burning/stinging/irritation may temporarily occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.