While there haven’t been any high-profile problems with homeopathic eye drops this year, the FDA’s surprise warning underscores the obvious risks associated with these pseudoscientific medications.
The FDA emphasizes that all such eye products pose an increased risk of harm because the eye is an immune-privileged entity that requires sterility to prevent infection. The recommendation challenges the regulatory exemption that allows homeopathic medicines to bypass premarket testing for safety and effectiveness.
Consumers are warned not to use over-the-counter eye drops that claim to treat serious conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinopathy or macular degeneration because these drops are likely counterfeit.
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Source: Ferra
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