Over-the-counter eye drop has been linked to infections leading to eyeball removal, vision loss, and one death: CDC

• EzriCare eye drops were recalled in February over possible bacterial contamination.
• The drops have been linked to eyeball removal, vision loss, and one death. 
• The CDC recommends avoiding EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears. 

A preservative-free eye drop was linked to serious infections that led to surgical eyeball removal, blindness and one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

EzriCare Artificial Tears, an over-the-counter eye drop made by Global Pharma Healthcare, was recalled in early February, NBC News reported. The preservative-free drops were suspected to be contaminated with pseudomonas aeruginosa, a highly resistant bacteria.