The Economic Times

Are your eye drops safe? CDSCO flags illegal products, doctors issue strong warning on irritation, conjunctivitis

Authorities have launched a major crackdown on unapproved dry eye relief drops being sold without mandatory CDSCO approval. States and Union Territories are ordered to revoke permissions and take strict action against violators. Experts warn these untested products pose serious risks, including infections and worsened symptoms, urging the public to use only doctor-prescribed, approved eye drops from trusted sources.