04/04/2026
This past week millions of bottles of over‑the‑counter eye drops have been voluntarily recalled in the U.S. after KC Pharmaceuticals reported a “lack of assurance of sterility” in multiple products.
KC Pharmaceuticals manufactures many store‑brand and generic eye drops sold nationwide at retailers including Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, H‑E‑B, Publix, Meijer, and others. The recall covers more than 3 million bottles across 82 products and 28 brands.
We recommend our patients only use branded artificial tears. Our practices use preservative free Optase products.