Presentations
This video demonstrates the importance of instructing your patients on how to properly insert LACRISERT®. It also provides a visual simulation of the proper insertion technique.
2009 Lacrisert Presentation
Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS
Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS, is a clinical professor of ophthalmology at New York University in New York, an adjunct clinical professor of ophthalmology at Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a surgeon at the Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island in Lynbrook, New York.
A presentation outlining the insertion of LACRISERT® into the eye.
Dr McDonald demonstrates the insertion of LACRISERT® on herself.
Important Safety Information
Do not use LACRISERT® if you are allergic to hydroxypropyl cellulose. Instructions for inserting and removing LACRISERT® should be carefully followed. If improperly placed, LACRISERT® may result in a scratch to the cornea of your eye. Because LACRISERT® may cause temporary blurred vision, please use caution when driving or operating machinery. Some patients may require twice daily use for optimal results, and in some patients best results with LACRISERT® may require several weeks of treatment. Rubbing the eye(s) containing LACRISERT® should be avoided. You should always discuss this safety information with your Doctor. The following adverse reactions have been reported, but were in most instances, mild and temporary: Temporary blurring of vision, Eye discomfort or irritation, Matting or stickiness of eyelashes, increased sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, and Eye redness. 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.
