Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents those who have developed severe infections from contaminated eye drops leading to symptoms such as permanent vision loss.
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one has developed a bacterial infection after using a recalled eye drop product. Our law firm will not charge you any fee until we recover financial compensation on your behalf. The only fee our eye drop lawyers will charge you is a percentage of any compensation we recover for you.
If you can’t afford to have your eye injuries treated, we can get you to a doctor who will treat you on a lien. This means they won’t charge you to treat your eye injury until your case is over. Doctors do this for us because we have a reputation for successfully recovering compensation for clients.
We have been representing those injured by defective products and dangerous drugs since 1990. Call us today at (800) 718-4658 so we can put our experience to work for you.
Compensation Available in a Contaminated Eye Drop Recall Lawsuit
If you have developed an ocular infection after using a recalled eye drop product, an eye drop lawyer at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers can help you recover compensation for:
Medical Bills
You are probably already facing medical bills stemming from treatment of your eye infection. You may have also developed a long-term or permanent condition which will necessitate future treatment and therefore future medical bills. An eyedrop lawyer at our firm can help you recover compensation for all past and future medical expenses related to your eye infection.
Lost Wages
Your eye infection may have left you unable to work for a period of time, and you might have had to miss time from work to seek medical treatment for your eye infection. The eyedrop lawyers at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers can help you recover compensation for any wages you’re unable to earn due to your eye infection.
Loss of Earning Capacity
If you suffered a serious injury such as permanent vision loss, you may be unable to work again, or unable to work again in the same field. We can help you recover compensation for any loss or reduction of your earning capacity caused by your eye infection.
Pain and Suffering
Eye infections can lead to eye pain. If you’ve suffered a permanent condition such as permanent vision loss, or needed surgical removal of an eye, the lifelong emotional suffering that results could be devastating. We can help you recover compensation for any physical pain or mental suffering caused by your eye infection.
Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one to a fatal eye infection, we can help you recover compensation for your grieving and suffering. We can also help you recover compensation for your loved one’s pain, suffering, medical bills, funeral costs and burial costs if they died due to an eye infection. In addition, we can help you recover compensation for the loss of your loved one’s income, love, companionship and household services if they died due to an eye infection.
Eye Infection Symptoms
Symptoms of bacterial eye infections caused by contaminated eye drops include eye pain, redness, discharge, and blurred vision.
Early symptoms of an eye infection include:
- Swelling
- Watery eyes
- Eye pain
- Irritation or itching
- Red eyes
Later symptoms of an eye infection include:
- Fever
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Your eyelashes sticking together due to discharge
- Yellow, sticky pus being discharged from your eyes
Seek immediate medical attention if you have the symptoms of an eye infection and have used a recalled eye drop product.
Health Risks of Contaminated Eye Drops
Contaminated eye drops can result in severe injuries, including the need for surgical intervention and even death.
The primary risk of recalled eye drops is microbial contamination leading to treatment-resistant infections. Contaminated eye drops can contain drug-resistant bacteria, making infections difficult to treat.
There have been four reported deaths linked to infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa through contaminated eye drops.
Keratitis, endophthalmitis, and systemic infections are severe health risks associated with contaminated eye drops.
Partial vision loss is a common long-term consequence of using contaminated eye drops.
Total blindness has been linked to the use of contaminated eye drops, with some cases resulting in permanent vision loss.
The use of contaminated eye drops has led to cases of surgical eyeball removal due to severe infections.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously issued warnings against using some over-the-counter eye drop products due to the risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss or blindness.
Individuals impacted by contaminated eye drops should stop using the products and seek medical attention, keeping evidence of their injuries.
Liability in an Eye Drop Lawsuit
If you have developed an eye infection after using a recalled eye drop product, you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries and any other resulting damages. You are entitled to financial compensation for the manufacturer of the eye drops because the eye drops are defective.
If eye drops are contaminated with bacteria, that contamination constitutes a manufacturing defect. Under California law, drug manufacturers are financially liable for any injuries caused by defective drugs.
Call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one developed serious complications from an eye infection caused by a recalled eye drop product. We can help you recover compensation for your injuries and any other damages caused by defective eye drops.
How to Start an Eyedrop Lawsuit in California
You might be entitled to financial compensation if you or your loved one developed an eye infection from a recalled eye drop product. The steps to start filing your eye drop lawsuit in California are:
1. Consult with an Eye Drop Lawyer
Your first step is consulting with a eye drop lawyer with experience handling dangerous drug and product liability cases, a lawyer like the attorneys at our firm. Your lawyer can assess your situation, explain any legal options you have to you, and guide you regarding how you can proceed.
2. Evidence Gathering
Evidence proving your use of recalled eye drops is essential to include in your claim.
Your attorney will require evidence in order to support your lawsuit. This evidence may include medical records, receipts, prescription records, as well as correspondence with the manufacturer of the eye drops.
3. Identify All Liable Parties
Your attorney will assist you by identifying all parties liable for your injuries. These parties may include the manufacturer of the eye drops, the distributor or the doctor who prescribed them.
4. File a Lawsuit
Your attorney will file a civil lawsuit which will outline details surrounding your injuries and seek financial compensation.
5. Settlement Negotiations
Many times, the parties responsible in dangerous drug lawsuits will offer settlements to avoid paying expensive legal fees in a long court battle. Your attorney will perform negotiations with liable parties to make sure you are fairly compensated for any injuries you suffered.
6. Litigation
If your lawyer and the liable parties can’t reach a settlement, your attorney may need to represent you in civil court, presenting your case to a jury or judge.
Eye Drops Lawsuit Updates
June 1, 2025 Update
Multiple eye drops, including Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution, were recalled due to a lack of assurance of sterility in May 2025.
The products affected, distributed by AvKARE and manufactured by BRS Analytical Services, include:
- Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution
- Lubricant Eye Drops Solution
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel
- Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution
Consumers are being urged to immediately stop using the products.
January 1, 2025 Update
A quarantined lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops was recalled in December 2024 due to fungal contamination.
A consumer had complained of foreign material inside a vial and Alcon Laboratories determined that the material was fungal.
Those with the product should immediately stop using it and return it to the eye drop retailer they bought it from for a refund or replacement.
October 1, 2024 Update
Over 3 million tubes of Refresh P.M. and Lacri-Lube ointments were recalled in September 2024 due to a seal issue.
The tube seal issue may lead to potential contamination and leakage.
Those with this product should stop using it and tell their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of an eye infection such as changes in vision, redness or eye pain.
July 8, 2024 Update
A lawsuit filed on June 26 in New Jersey by a California woman alleges that Ezricare Artificial Tears eye drops left her with possibly irreversible vision damage.
The lawsuit alleges she purchased the contaminated artificial tears through Amazon.com and names Ezricare LLC, Global Pharma Healthcare Private Ltd. and EzrRx LLC as defendants.
According to the lawsuit, the woman started suffering swelling, irritation and redness in both of her eyes after using the Ezricare eye drops.
The lawsuit alleges the woman received a diagnosis of acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
The lawsuit claims that both of her eyes are possibly permanently affected, and that she suffers from spots in her field of vision, itching, burning, constant dryness and light sensitivity.
EzriCare and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops were recalled due to bacterial infections linked to their use.
Regarding these infections, the CDC reported 81 patients in 18 states diagnosed with infections caused by a rare strain of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa linked to contaminated eye drops.
The CDC has linked at least 14 cases of vision loss and blindness to the EzriCare outbreak.
EzriCare and Delsam Pharma are facing lawsuits due to their contaminated eye drops causing severe injuries and infections. The lawsuits allege that products caused infections, permanent vision loss, or death due to contamination.
The lawsuits against EzriCare and Delsam Pharma are based on product liability laws, which hold manufacturers strictly liable for selling dangerous products.
Global Pharma, the manufacturer of EzriCare and Delsam Pharma eye drops, has been added to the FDA’s ‘red list’ of high-risk overseas pharmaceutical manufacturers.
November 1, 2023 Update
Harvard Drug Group LLC recalled all lots of two Rugby Laboratories brand eye drops due to contamination issues.
The products recalled include:
- Lubricating Eye Drops
- Lubricating Tears Eye Drops
Consumers are urged to stop using the products and may return the products to where they were purchased.
October 31, 2023 Update
Cardinal Health Inc. has voluntarily recalled all lots of six Leader brand ophthalmic products due to contamination concerns.
The FDA’s recommendation for a recall came after finding insanitary conditions and positive bacterial tests in critical drug production areas.
According to the recall, the products recalled include:
- Eye Irritation Relief
- Dry Eye Relief
- Lubricant Eye Drops
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding eye drop lawsuits include:
How Can I Know if My Eye Drops Were Recalled?
The FDA maintains a list of recalled eye drops that should not be used by consumers.
You can search the product you used on the FDA Drug Recalls page to see if it has been recalled.
How Much Can I Be Compensated in an Eyedrops Lawsuit?
The amount of money you can be compensated with in an eye drop lawsuit depends upon many factors, such as your injury severity, pain, suffering, lost wages, medical expenses and any other damages which are related to your eye infection. Every case is different. The specific number attached to your case will vary. A lawyer at our firm can perform a free case evaluation and assist you in better understanding how much your case may be worth.
How Much Will It Cost to Hire an Eye Drops Lawyer?
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers are contingency fee lawyers. What this means is you will not owe us upfront costs. The fees we earn are contingent on us successfully obtaining a financial recovery for you. If we don’t recover money to compensate you for your eye infection, you won’t owe us a penny.
How Long Before I Can Recover Compensation?
The time it will take for you to recover compensation for your eye infection will vary greatly. It will depend on how complex your case is, how willing the defendants are to settle, as well as the schedule of the court. Some eye drop cases might be resolved within months. Other cases might take years to resolve. Your lawyer will assist you in understanding how long your case may take as well as keep you updated regarding all developments during your case.
Where Will My Eye Drops Lawsuit End Up Being Filed?
The place where your eye drop lawsuit will end up being filed will depend on numerous factors, like where you were injured, the location of the defendant, and the specifics of your individual case. Your lawyer will assist you in determining the proper place to file your lawsuit.
Where Should I Report Contaminated Eye Drops?
Consumers are advised to report any adverse events related to eye drop products to the FDA’s MedWatch program.
Is There an Eye Drops Class Action Lawsuit?
Eye drops class action lawsuits are sometimes filed.
However, our law firm files individual lawsuits on behalf of those injured by eye drops rather than class action lawsuits.
We do this because we believe we can recover far more compensation for our clients by filing individual lawsuits instead of class action lawsuits.
Call us today for a free consultation to talk about whether filing an individual or class action lawsuit is right for you.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The time limit for filing injury lawsuits varies from state to state. In most states, including California, it’s two years from the date of the injury. It’s vital that you consult with experienced lawyers as quickly as possible to make sure they have as much time as possible to build a convincing case for you, file any paperwork on time and preserve your legal right to seek financial compensation.
Call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one developed an eye infection after using one of the recalled eye drop products.
Choosing an Eye Drop Lawyer
It may seem stressful to file an eye drop lawsuit. However, with the right attorney, the legal process is a lot more worthwhile and manageable. Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers can make sure your concerns are addressed and answer any questions you have.
If you are thinking about filing an eye drop lawsuit, it’s vital to contact an attorney who has experience handling dangerous drug and product liability cases. We have been handling these cases since 1990.
Why Choose Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers?
- Our responsive legal team provides our dangerous drug clients with 24/7 availability, reliable communication and frequent case updates.
- We have been successfully handling dangerous drug cases since 1990.
- Our law firm offers free consultations and contingency fee representation, meaning we don’t charge a legal fee until we win and our only fee is a percentage of any compensation recovered.
- We have the comprehensive resources to win in court against pharmaceutical giants.
- Our high-stakes litigation team has extensive experience successfully handling high-value dangerous drug cases.
- We provide clients with trial-ready representation, meaning we won’t settle for less than the true value of your case and aren’t afraid to go to court to fight for every penny you’re eligible for.
- Our lawyers and legal teams have recovered over $750 million for clients.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. All cases are unique and results depend on cases’ specific facts.
You shouldn’t have to deal with the aftermath of contaminated eye drops alone. The presence of bacterial contamination in eye drops calls for regulatory investigations and legal action on behalf of those who have suffered. Our firm can hold the eye drop manufacturer accountable for your injury and make sure you don’t have to pay for the consequences.
Contact us now in order to learn more regarding how we can help you. We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days per week to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you have.
