Eyeworld

NOV 2016

EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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Indication Xiidra ™ (lifi tegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Important Safety Information In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions reported in 5-25% of patients were instillation site irritation, dysgeusia and reduced visual acuity. Other adverse reactions reported in 1% to 5% of the patients were blurred vision, conjunctival hyperemia, eye irritation, headache, increased lacrimation, eye discharge, eye discomfort, eye pruritus and sinusitis. MEET YOU The only prescription eye drop FDA-approved to treat both the signs and symptoms of Dry Eye Disease To avoid the potential for eye injury or contamination of the solution, patients should not touch the tip of the single-use container to their eye or to any surface. Contact lenses should be removed prior to the administration of Xiidra and may be reinserted 15 minutes following administration. Safety and effi cacy in pediatric patients below the age of 17 years have not been established. For additional safety information, see accompanying Brief Summary of Safety Information on the following page and Full Prescribing Information on Xiidra-ECP.com.

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