Millions of Americans use “artificial tears” and other similar products to treat a variety of ailments, from the occasional problem with dry eyes to chronic conditions that require consistent care. However, not every eyedrop product designed to serve this purpose is perfectly safe to use. Some may be contaminated in ways which make them extremely dangerous.

If you experienced any kind of eye infection and/or injury after using eyedrops that you suspect were contaminated, you should reach out to a product liability lawyer from Marrone Law Firm, LLC as soon as possible. There are currently ongoing defective eyedrop lawsuits in Philadelphia and across the country, but you have limited time to understand and then enforce your right to start one of these claims yourself, or potentially join one already in progress.

What Made Eyedrops “Defective” and Dangerous?

The product at the heart of most defective eyedrop lawsuits in Philadelphia and elsewhere is EzriCare Artificial Tears, manufactured by Global Pharma Ltd. In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention discovered that EzriCare eyedrops were produced in unsanitary conditions which led to contamination from a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which resulted in eye infections that were sometimes resistant to antibiotics and even necessitated the surgical removal of affected eyes in some patients.

Later that year, the Food and Drug Administration advised that Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops were also potentially contaminated, and recalls were also issued for eyedrop solutions and brands sold by Apotex and Pharmedica. A seasoned personal injury attorney can help take legal action on behalf of anyone who suffered serious eye damage after using any of these products prior to their official recall dates.

Recovering Fairly for “Compensable Losses”

Obviously, no amount of money can completely make up for the physical, financial, and psychological harm that permanent eye damage can result in. What a defective eyedrop claim in Philadelphia could do is reimburse the person who suffered that injury for specific losses they will experience because of it. This maximizes their overall quality of life as a result.

Specific “damages” which could be factored into a case of this nature may include:

  • All costs for emergency medical treatment, as well as expected costs of future rehabilitative and maintenance care
  • Costs of assistive equipment, home modifications, in-home care, and other things made necessary by a disabling loss of vision
  • Lost working and earning capacity
  • Physical pain and discomfort
  • Emotional anguish and trauma

That said, Pennsylvania’s “statute of limitations” may limit the amount of time someone harmed in this way has to file suit against the people responsible for providing them with a defective product. Time is of the essence for anyone who has yet to explore their options in this regard.

Get Help from a Philadelphia Attorney with a Defective Eyedrop Lawsuit

Contaminated eyedrops can lead to life-altering infections and a host of other serious complications. As a consumer, you should not have to deal with that just because you used a medical product you reasonably thought was safe. If you nevertheless have been harmed in this way, time may be running out for you to demand civil restitution.

A knowledgeable lawyer’s support can be all but essential to achieving success with a defective eyedrop lawsuit in Philadelphia. Call Marrone Law Firm, LLC today to discuss your options during a free consult.