The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on the 7th that it had detected 83 online posts advertising medical devices that misleadingly claim to help treat dry eye syndrome and rhinitis. The MFDS requested that the Korea Communications Standards Commission block access to the posts and asked the relevant local governments to conduct inspections.
The detected products advertised phrases such as 'small steam device for dry eyes' and 'steam eye health therapy device for dry eye syndrome.' However, there are no medical devices authorized or certified to treat eye diseases by supplying moisture to the eyes. The Korean Ophthalmological Society noted, 'If there are initial symptoms such as pain or bleeding, one should immediately visit a nearby ophthalmologist for professional treatment.'
The MFDS warned against being misled by products that are advertised as medical devices. Information regarding medical device approvals, certifications, and notifications can be checked on the 'Medical Device Safety Bookstore' website. The MFDS stated, 'We will proactively respond to illegal advertisements to ensure consumer safety.'