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Sunday, October 18, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicines & FDA

FDA clears a new over-the-counter drop for red eyes

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Alcon's Brytly uses a low dose of apraclonidine and is limited to two uses a day. Pharmacists advise seeing a doctor if redness lasts more than three days. A store launch date hasn't been announced.

Source: Drug Topics

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