Pharmaceuticals

LONG TERM DRUG THERAPY is used to reduce future inflammatory responses and increase water production. These drops to should be used twice per day and may have side effects, such as burn or blur at installation. These drugs can typically take up to 3 months to take effect, so it’s important to continue the medication despite not having immediate symptomatic relief.
Pharmaceuticals may seem like the cheapest option at first, however the copays can be very steep. We will go to great lengths to write Prior Authorizations to help get your prescription approved by your insurance company.

CEQUA: preservative free Cyclosporine 0.09%
XIIDRA: preservative free Lifitegrast 5%
RESTASIS: preservative free Cyclosporine 0.05%

SHORT TERM DRUG THERAPY used to reduce inflammatory flares are steroids. However, steroids can raise intraocular pressure and cause other risks if used long term.

EYESUVIS 0.25%, LOTEMAX SM 0.38% or OINTMENT 0.5%, ALREX 0.2% are commonly prescribed