Eye Surgeon at The Eye Clinic of Texas Notes Dry Eye Help with Xiidra Eye Drops

Dr. Da-Thuy Van, a local eye specialist and surgeon, was pleased to learn of the FDA approval of Xiidra® eye drops for helping patients with both the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. End Quote

Houston, TX (1888PressRelease) July 20, 2016 - Dr. Van, a Clinical Investigator who participated in the FDA Clinical Trials to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Xiidra® eye drops, commented, "Dry eye symptoms of stinging, burning, grittiness and a sandy sensation in the eyes are extremely bothersome to patients. They are also very common as dry eye problems affect more than 15 million people. Besides the general discomfort, dry eye can cause blurry vision and if left untreated can actually damage the surface of the cornea. Having an effective treatment such as Xiidra® gives me the necessary prescription eye drops eye to address not only these problems but also the overall heavy tired eye feeling that many dry eye sufferers complain of," shared Dr. Van.

About Dry Eye
Dry eye is complex disease of the surface of the eye that affects the tears. It is more common in women and in particular those of perimenopausal age. Risk factors for dry eye problems include any systemic inflammatory disease including inflammatory arthritis, a number of medications including blood pressure medication, antidepressants, certain breast cancer treatment medications and prolonged digital computer screen or video screen use as well as contact lens wear. The more common dry eye symptoms of stinging, burning and a sandy gritty feeling are well recognized, however the untoward effects of dry eye on daily activities such as reading, driving, working, using digital technology, watching TV, and spending time outside in bright light and cold or windy conditions often is even more troubling to patients.

As a Clinical Investigator for Xiidra® eye drops, Dr. Van was part of a team of researchers who studied the signs and symptoms of dry eye in over 2500 patients and then evaluated how effective Xiidra® was in providing help for these patients. If you suffer from dry eye problems and wish to learn more please call The Eye Clinic of Texas, an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, at 800-423-3937, visit The Eye Clinic of Texas (http://www.ecot.com), Google+, our eye care blog or http://www.facebook.com/ecot.lasik.

The Eye Clinic of Texas is an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology clinic in the nation. We are a leading eye care practice serving the greater Houston, Galveston, League City and Texas City with offices at 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite 114, League City, Texas 77573, 7111 Medical Center Drive, Suite 110, Texas City, Texas 77590 and 2302 Avenue P, Galveston, Texas.

For additional information, contact:
Amy Trittel, The Eye Clinic of Texas, 2302 Avenue P, Galveston, Texas 77550, atrittel ( @ ) ecot dot com, 1-800-423-3937

SOURCE: Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

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