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Xiidra (Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for dry eyes
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
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.
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I have been using Restasis for sbout12 years now. I find that it makes my eyes blurry after placing the meds in my eye. I think it comes from its make up an oily feel. I tried Xiidra a few weeks ago in a sample pack and it improved my eye sight over all. Only issue I had was most of the vials in that sample pack did not contain enough product. Some only had enough for 1 eye, Contacting them to let them know was even much more painful . 🙂 I am going to switch to Xiidra for a longer term and evaluate as needed. Good luck to all. Stay Safe.