Pharmaceutical & Biological Treatment Options for Dry Eye Disease
PHARMACOLOGICAL OPTIONS:
At Hi-Line Eye Care, we offer a variety of pharmacological prescription treatment options to help manage dry eye disease:
✅ Xiidra®: An anti-inflammatory eye drop that targets the source of dry eye discomfort by blocking specific inflammatory pathways. Patients often experience improved comfort and reduced irritation with continued use.
✅ Cequa®: A cyclosporine-based treatment that increases tear production and reduces inflammation, designed to improve ocular surface health.
✅ Restasis®: Another cyclosporine-based drop that helps increase tear production and manage chronic dry eye symptoms.
✅ Autologous Serum Eye Drops: These custom-made drops are created from a patient’s own blood serum and are highly effective for severe dry eye cases by providing essential growth factors and healing properties.
✅ Meibo™: A prescription therapy designed specifically to address meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), helping restore healthy oil flow to the tear film.
✅ Tyrvaya® (varenicline solution): A nasal spray that stimulates the body’s natural tear production, offering a unique and effective option for managing dry eye symptoms
✅ Xdemvy®: A prescription treatment specifically designed to target Demodex mites, a common yet often overlooked cause of dry eye symptoms, eyelid irritation, and inflammation. Xdemvy® helps improve eyelid health and reduce discomfort associated with Demodex infestation.
✅ Topical Steroids: Short-term use of prescription steroid eye drops can provide powerful relief for patients with significant inflammation contributing to dry eye disease. These medications are highly effective in reducing redness, irritation, and discomfort during flare-ups
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTS: ADVANCED HEALING SOLUTIONS
Harnessing Natural Healing Power for Lasting Relief
For patients with severe dry eye, ocular surface disease, or corneal damage, traditional treatments may not provide sufficient relief. At Hi-Line Eye Care, we offer advanced biologic therapies that use natural, regenerative properties to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and restore comfort. Two highly effective options are amniotic membranes and autologous serum eye drops (ASEDs).
Why Choose Biologic Therapies?
Unlike artificial tears or medications that focus only on symptom relief, biologic treatments contain powerful growth factors, anti-inflammatory proteins, and healing properties that target the root causes of severe dry eye and ocular surface damage.
Amniotic Membrane Therapy
Amniotic membranes are thin layers of tissue derived from the innermost layer of the placenta, donated by consenting mothers after healthy, full-term births. These membranes are processed and preserved to ensure safety and sterility.
How Amniotic Membranes Help:
✅ Accelerate Healing: Growth factors promote rapid cell regeneration for damaged corneal tissue.
✅ Reduce Inflammation: Natural anti-inflammatory properties calm irritation and stabilize the ocular surface.
✅ Soothe Discomfort: The protective barrier provides instant relief for painful, irritated eyes.
✅ Minimize Scarring: Amniotic membranes help prevent permanent corneal damage by reducing excessive scarring.
Best for Conditions Like:
✔️ Severe dry eye disease
✔️ Corneal abrasions, ulcers, or erosions
✔️ Chemical burns or ocular trauma
✔️ Post-surgical healing
✔️ Persistent epithelial defects
Autologous Serum Eye Drops (ASEDs)
ASEDs are customized eye drops made from your own blood serum. The serum is separated from your blood, diluted with a sterile saline or artificial tear solution, and bottled for use. Because ASEDs mimic the natural composition of healthy tears, they deliver nutrients that are vital for healing and eye comfort.
How ASEDs Help:
✅ Reduce Inflammation: Natural anti-inflammatory proteins soothe irritation and promote healing.
✅ Support Ocular Surface Repair: Growth factors and vitamins nourish the eyes, improving cell regeneration.
✅ Stabilize the Tear Film: ASEDs contain essential tear components that reduce dryness and improve tear quality.
✅ Protect Against Infection: ASEDs contain immunoglobulins that help protect the ocular surface from harmful bacteria.
Best for Conditions Like:
✔️ Severe dry eye that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments
✔️ Corneal damage or persistent irritation
✔️ Sjӧgren’s syndrome or other autoimmune conditions
✔️ Neurotrophic keratitis (reduced corneal sensitivity)
✔️ Post-surgical dryness or delayed healing
Why Choose Hi-Line Eye Care for Biologic Treatments?
✅ Specialized Expertise: Our team is highly experienced in treating complex dry eye conditions using advanced biologic therapies.
✅ Personalized Care Plans: We carefully assess your condition to determine the best combination of treatments for optimal results.
✅ Comprehensive Dry Eye Solutions: By combining biologic options with other therapies like IPL, RF, and ZEST, we deliver customized care for long-term relief.
Discover the Healing Power of Biologic Therapies
If you’ve been struggling with persistent dry eye or corneal irritation, amniotic membranes and autologous serum eye drops may provide the breakthrough relief you need.
📅 Contact Hi-Line Eye Care today to schedule your dry eye evaluation and learn how these advanced treatments can restore your eye health and comfort.