Ways to Treat Dry Eye
Prescription Options
There are 2 prescription treatments available for Dry Eye:
- LACRISERT® is a Dry Eye therapy that has been approved and used for over 25 years.1 This once-daily,* slow-release insert works with your tears to help keep the tear film on the surface of your eyes longer.2 LACRISERT® is the only prescription eye insert available in the United States
- Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05%, is a twice-daily eyedrop approved by the FDA for the treatment of ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.4,5 LACRISERT® has not been studied with cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05%, but some doctors have used LACRISERT® successfully with cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion
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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.
*For most Dry Eye sufferers, one LACRISERT® inserted in each eye in the morning lasts the entire day. But some people may need to use it twice a day for symptom relief.2
References: 1. Data on File. Aton Pharma, Inc. 2. Lacrisert [prescribing information]. Lawrenceville, NJ: Aton Pharma, Inc; 2007. 3. Drug Approvals – R. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Web site. Available at: www.fda.gov/cder/approval/r.htm. Accessed: January 9, 2009. 4. Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% [prescribing information]. Irvine, CA:Allergan, Inc; 2008.
