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Xiidra (Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for dry eyes
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
Sue225 - did you continue with Xiidra? Did it help your dry eye? What type of dry eye do you have?
I received samples from my eye doctor but after four days and reading reviews decided to stop, the scariest reviews said 'experienced vision loss'! And not just the blurriness which I experience for an hour and a half after applying drops, they meant poorer vision per eye exam. My dry eye is the MGD type, so I don’t see how these drops can help unclog glands....thanks for any update.
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The drops are in the medicine cabinet unopened. I was also given a script for Lotomax (a steroid) to take along with the Xiidra for the first two weeks. Right now I am dealing with another health problem and I dont feel motivated to start yet. Having had the bad experience with Restasis and having just read your message, I am feeling even less motivated.
I dont know what kind of dry eye problem. My eyes stopped producing enough tears about 40 years ago (Schirrmer's test). My first cousin has Sjogren's and there are other relatives with the dry eye problem and other autoimmune conditions. Will let you know if I begin using the Xiidra.