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They report a case of endophthalmitis and undertook a literature review to identify previous infections with this pathogen.

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Fort Worth, Texas-based Alcon Laboratories has voluntarily recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, which are packaged in batches of 25.

Fort Worth, Texas-based Alcon Laboratories has voluntarily recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF ... and determined the material to be fungal in nature, the company reported.

Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections. "If an infection occurs, it may be vision-threatening, and in very rare cases potentially life-threatening in ...

Fungal contaminations of eye products can lead to eye infections, which can result in partial blindness or total blindness. In rare cases, such eye infections can be life-threatening in ...

Amazon Fungal contamination in eye drops can cause eye infections, which can threaten vision and in rare cases can be fatal in people who are immunocompromised. The Systane Lubricant Eye Drops ...

However, Alcon Laboratories has not received any reports of infection as of the recall date. Symptoms of fungal eye infections include eye pain, redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and ...

Dozens of products were recalled in 2023. Fungal contamination in eye products are known to cause infections that can threaten a person’s ability to see. In rarer cases, these infections can ...