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DRY EYE SYMPTOMS
KEEP COMING BACK?

It may be time for Xiidra to drop in

Your eye doctor may call it "dry eye disease," or simply "dry eye." No matter what you call it, dry eye is a pretty common eye condition. It can also be pretty annoying, interrupting you while you read, drive, watch TV, or sneak in a little online shopping.

Dry eye disease is chronic and may be progressive. One of the major possible factors in the cycle of dry eye disease is inflammation. Read on to learn how Xiidra targets a source of inflammation that can cause dry eye disease.

DRY EYE SYMPTOMS
KEEP COMING BACK?

It may be time for Xiidra to drop in

Your eye doctor may call it "dry eye disease," or simply "dry eye." No matter what you call it, dry eye is a pretty common eye condition. It can also be pretty annoying, interrupting you while you read, drive, watch TV, or sneak in a little online shopping.

Dry eye disease is chronic and may be progressive. One of the major possible factors in the cycle of dry eye disease is inflammation. Read on to learn how Xiidra targets a source of inflammation that can cause dry eye disease.

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SYMPTOMS OF DRY EYE MAY INCLUDE

  • Achy
  • Irritation
  • Dryness
  • Grittiness
  • Stinging
  • Itchiness
  • Burning
  • Feeling like you have something in your eye

RISK FACTORS

Dry eye disease may involve a number of possible factors or causes, including:

Wearing contact
lenses

Medications such as
antihistamines

Prolonged
screen time

Sex (women may
be at higher risk)

Aging

Living in environments
with low humidity

Changes in
hormones

Image shows the 3-step cycle of dry eye disease. In the start of the cycle, stress on the surface of the eye leads to poor production/quality of tears which leads to further inflammation of the eye.

EYES ACTING UP AGAIN? IT MAY MEAN SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS

Over time, dry eye can be more than annoying—symptoms can keep coming back. If your dry eye symptoms are persistent, inflammation in your eye may be to blame. Inflammation may lead to dry eye disease.

THE CYCLE OF DRY EYE DISEASE

Healthy tears help lubricate and protect the surface of the eye. Various factors such as, when you have poor-quality tears or do not produce enough tears, can damage the eye surface and contribute to dry eye disease. It is thought that dry eye disease can be chronic and may be progressive.

Over-the-counter eye drops

ARE OVER-THE-COUNTER* EYE DROPS NOT CUTTING IT?

For people with dry eye, artificial tears are often the first line of treatment. They typically work to lubricate the eyes and can provide temporary relief. If you're using artificial tears like your eye doctor recommended and your symptoms keep coming back, don't ignore it—ask if you need something that works differently.

*Over-the-counter eye drops=artificial tears.

Over-the-counter eye drops
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XIIDRA WORKS DIFFERENTLY

Xiidra works differently. It targets a source of inflammation that can cause dry eye disease. It can provide lasting symptom relief in some patients with continued twice-daily use.

In clinical studies, Xiidra was shown to, on average, reduce symptoms of eye dryness by weeks 6 and 12, provide relief for some patients in as little as 2 weeks (in 2 out of 4 studies), and reduce signs of dry eye (the things your doctor can assess) at week 12 in some patients (in 3 out of 4 studies).

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What is Xiidra?

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Important Safety Information

Do not use Xiidra if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Seek medical care immediately if you get any symptoms of an allergic reaction.

The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation.

To help avoid eye injury or contamination of the solution, do not touch the container tip to your eye or any surface. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Xiidra and wait for at least 15 minutes before placing them back in your eyes.

It is not known if Xiidra is safe and effective in children under 17 years of age.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is Xiidra?

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

For additional safety information, click here for Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information and discuss with your doctor.

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