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Using Artificial Tears With RESTASIS^®

The benefits of using RESTASIS^® Ophthalmic Emulsion will occur with continued use over time. While RESTASIS^® begins to increase tear production, you can continue to use artificial tears for relief of dry eye symptoms. Over-the-counter eye care products for your various dry eye needs are available, including OPTIVE™ Lubricant Eye Drops.

Many RESTASIS^® Ophthalmic Emulsion users may start to make more of their own tears within 1 month. One sign that your tear production may be increasing would be that you have less need to use artificial tears. Over the first 6 months of RESTASIS^® treatment, your use of artificial tears is likely to decrease.

OPTIVE™ Lubricant Eye Drops

Use in conjunction with your RESTASIS^® therapy.

OPTIVE™ relieves dry eyes two ways.
Its dual action formula lubricates and hydrates for longer-lasting comfort.*

• Effectively treats Dry Eye symptoms
• Makes eyes feel better longer*
• Safely relieves and moisturizes
  *Longer lasting vs. Systane®.¹

Visit www.optivesolutions.com for more information and valuable savings.

Systane^® is a registered trademark of Alcon, Inc.

 

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RESTASIS^® Ophthalmic Emulsion helps increase your eyes’ natural ability to produce tears, which may be reduced by inflammation due to Chronic Dry Eye. RESTASIS^® did not increase tear production in patients using topical steroid drops or tear duct plugs.

Important Safety Information:

RESTASIS^® Ophthalmic Emulsion should not be used by patients with active eye infections and has not been studied in patients with a history of herpes viral infections of the eye. The most common side effect is a temporary burning sensation. Other side effects include eye redness, discharge, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, itching, stinging, and blurred vision.

Please see product information for RESTASIS^® Ophthalmic Emulsion.

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