About Dry Eye
Dry Eye is a condition that affects 20 million people in the United States.1 Dry Eye can limit many of the activities that were once a part of your everyday routine, including reading, watching television, working with your computer, or even driving.2 Dry Eye can also lead to serious consequences.3
There is no reason that one person gets Dry Eye and another person does not. Dry Eye occurs as a result of4:
- Reduced tear production—if not enough tears are being produced by your tear glands
- Tears evaporating too quickly—if your tears are being produced but they are evaporating too quickly once they reach the eye surface
There are a number of factors in Dry Eye that might slow tear production or increase tear evaporation. And without enough tears, the tear film cannot lubricate and protect the surface of your eyes.5 A weakened tear film can lead to uncomfortable or painful Dry Eye symptoms.4
LACRISERT® helps to retain your tears.6 This convenient treatment can provide you with all-day relief from Dry Eye.7
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Indications and Usage
LACRISERT® is indicated in patients with moderate to severe Dry Eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. LACRISERT® is indicated especially in patients who remain symptomatic after an adequate trial of therapy with artificial tear solutions. LACRISERT® is also indicated for patients with exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, and recurrent corneal erosions.
Important Safety Information
LACRISERT® is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to hydroxypropyl cellulose. Instructions for inserting and removing LACRISERT® should be carefully followed. If improperly placed, LACRISERT® may result in corneal abrasion. Because LACRISERT® may cause transient blurred vision, patients should be instructed to exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. Patients should be cautioned against rubbing the eye(s) containing LACRISERT®.
The following adverse reactions have been reported, but were in most instances, mild and temporary: transient blurring of vision, ocular discomfort or irritation, matting or stickiness of eyelashes, photophobia, hypersensitivity, eyelid edema, and hyperemia.
Talk to your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or that do not go away. You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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