Eye Drops Recalled Over Possible Contamination, FDA Reports The recent voluntary recall of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops may seem like a minor issue, but it highlights a larger problem within the over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical industry.
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of OTC medications being marketed to consumers, often with lax regulations and aggressive marketing tactics.
The recall itself is disturbing: 39,060 bottles of eye drops, labeled as sterile, were distributed nationwide due to possible contamination.