Over-the-counter eye drops raise concern over antibiotic resistance. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 27, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2009 / 11 / 091128133902.htm ...

Over-the-Counter Eye Drops for Dry Eye: Potential Risks and Side Effects. Medically reviewed by Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH — Written by Sonia Pearson — Updated on April 9, 2025.

When it comes to nonprescription drops for dry eyes, 2023 has been a banner year — in a very bad way. More than two dozen over-the-counter (OTC) lubricants, or artificial tears, were identified ...

Both prescribed and sold supplies of chloramphenicol eye drops rose after OTC sales began in 2005, with overall packs used at around 90,000 in 2004 to 2005 and rising to a peak of 140,000 in 2007 to ...