FDA warning on certain eye drops and saline (updated 2/1/24)
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Eye Drops Recalled – Read the full list here

A number of eye drops and saline have been recalled due to unsanitary manufacturing conditions.  Please review the product listings and links below. If you have these drops stop using them immediately.   January 31, 2024 - FDA  warning regarding copycat redness relief drops: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-warns-consumers-over-copycats-bausch-lomb-eye-drops-2024-01-31/   January 2024: Addipak 5ml Lot: 3BO85 was recalled. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –November 13, 2023– Mumbai, Maharashtra, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited is voluntarily recalling the eye drops products listed in the table below to the consumer level with all lots within expiry with expiration dates ranging from November 2023 to September 2025 for all the below-mentioned products. These products are being recalled due to potential safety concerns after FDA investigators found insanitary conditions. Read the full release here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kilitch-healthcare-india-limited-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-various-eye-drops-potential  Product Product Information NDC NO Retailer / Label LUBRICATING TEARS EYE DROPS 15 ML Dextran 70- 0.1% w/v, Glycerin 0.2% w/v, Hypromellose 0.3% w/v 0536-1282-94 Rugby Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml Polyvinyl alcohol Eye Drops 1.4% w/v 0536-1325-94 Rugby High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (Single Pack) Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 11673-522-15 Target High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (Twin Pack) Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 11673-522-30 Target MULTI-ACTION RELIEF DROPS 15ML Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5% w/v, Povidone 0.6%w/v, Tetrahydrozoline 0.05% Eye Drops 11822-2254-3 Rite Aid LUBRICATING GEL DROPS 10ML Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 11822-4540-3 Rite Aid LUBRICANT EYE DROPS 10ML (TWIN PACK) Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6% [...]

2024-02-01T10:36:14-05:00February 1, 2024|Clinic Updates, Blog Posts, SCLERAL, PROSE|
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Hydrogen Peroxide Recall Notice

IMPORTANT Certain lots of hydrogen peroxide 3% USP have been recalled in the United States and Canada due to the presence of isopropyl alcohol.  If you are using hydrogen peroxide in your scleral lens or PROSE device care, please review your lot number using the links below.  It is recommended that you discard any affected product. Canada recall link. United States recall link: (Code info toward the bottom of the page lists lot numbers)  

2024-04-04T13:47:00-04:00September 27, 2022|Clinic Updates|
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Updated Patient Alert Regarding Continued Shortage of Lobob ESC

With the continued shortage of Optimum by Lobob ESC, we had been recommending BostonSight patients instead use Miraflow Extra Strength Daily Cleaner available at www.miraflow.com. According to the Miraflow website, Miraflow production is currently being impacted by COVID-19. As an alternative, we also recommend Unique pH or Boston Simplus for a daily cleaner.

2024-04-04T14:06:43-04:00July 13, 2020|Clinic Updates|
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Update Regarding Device Reconditioning Requests

To our Needham Patients: In a further attempt to minimize traffic in our Needham clinic, we will no longer accept walk-in requests for reconditioning or allow patients to walk in for the purchase of supplies. Until further notice, all patients are to mail devices in and to the attention of the Device Coordinator. If you do need to purchase supplies, we would direct you to The Dry Eye Shop at www.dryeyeshop.com.

2024-04-04T14:03:41-04:00March 20, 2020|Clinic Updates|
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Update Regarding Device Packaging and Hand Washing

To our patients, partners, and staff: At BostonSight we are taking every precaution possible to limit interaction with devices, however many hands touch the packaging on its delivery route, from delivery drivers to the sorting staff at parcel companies.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking that you please discard any device packaging and then wash your hands generously prior to handling the device and device case

2024-04-04T14:03:06-04:00March 18, 2020|Clinic Updates|
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COVID-19 Response

To our patients, partners, and staff: Your health and safety is always our priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BostonSight is limiting patient care at our Needham, MA clinic by rescheduling routine annual comprehensive appointments, evaluating all patients who are scheduled for medical evaluations, consults and treatments for urgent/emergent care; and limiting patient interaction in common areas to maintain social distance. Our manufacturing lab has been disinfected and we have limited access to only essential personnel as well as limited interaction between lab staff and other staff members. Our manufacturing lab continues to operate and will ship products as ordered. Lab protocols for device servicing will follow recommended ISO disinfection protocol. If you have an appointment scheduled with us in our Needham Clinic in March, we will be contacting you to confirm or to reschedule your appointment. If you have questions, contact information follows: Scheduling for new patients:  781-726-7456 Scheduling for current patients:  781-726-7337 BostonSight Medical Triage:  781-726-7337 x 344 We will continue to monitor the situation and implement recommendations put out by authoritative sources. For the most up-to-date information please see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. Thank you, Sara Yost President and CEO

2024-04-04T13:29:54-04:00March 16, 2020|Clinic Updates|
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Patient Alert Regarding Lobob ESC

With the continued shortage of Optimum by Lobob ESC, we recommend BostonSight patients instead use Miraflow Extra Strength Daily Cleaner available at www.miraflow.com. Read Momentum - Our 2018 annual report BostonSight is proud to offer an update on the activities of fiscal year 2018.   The report highlights our progress we improve vision with the science and experience patients need to see the world through a whole new lens. Thanks to our partners and mission-makers in these endeavors – the board of directors, donors PROSE network providers, SCLERAL practitioners, and research collaborators – for all that you do to help those with ocular surface disease. scheduling is now available through email at scheduling@bostonsight.org Email us today to schedule your next appointment.

2024-04-04T13:49:51-04:00March 16, 2020|Clinic Updates|
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