before you begin

Prepare before your treatment

First, rinse the soft and flexible applicator with hot water. Shake off the excess. Then pick up the LACRISERT® insert by lightly touching it with the grooved tip of the applicator.

 
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Three simple steps for placement

1

POCKET

Gently grasp the outer corner of the lower eyelid between your thumb and index finger and pull out to create a “pocket.”

2

PLACE

Place the LACRISERT® insert by gently brushing it on the inside of the “pocket.”

3

PULL UP AND OVER

Pull the lower lid up and over the LACRISERT® insert, then release. Allow the insert to settle comfortably in the “pocket.”

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Indications and Usage

LACRISERT® (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) is an insert placed in your eye to treat moderate to severe dry eyes. It also can be used to treat the following eye conditions: exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity and recurrent corneal erosions.

Important Safety Information

  • Do not use LACRISERT® (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) if you are allergic to hydroxypropyl cellulose.
  • Follow the instructions for using LACRISERT® that come with the package.
  • Because LACRISERT® may cause temporary blurred vision, use caution when driving or operating machinery.
  • The following side effects have been reported: temporary blurring of vision, discomfort, irritation or redness in the eye, matting or sticky eyelashes, eye sensitivity to light, an allergic reaction known as hypersensitivity and swelling of the eyelid.
  • Tell your doctor about any side effects that you may have.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or FDA.gov/medwatch.

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Indications and Usage

LACRISERT® (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) is an insert placed in your eye to treat moderate to severe dry eyes. It also can be used to treat the following eye conditions: exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity and recurrent corneal erosions.

Important Safety Information

  • Do not use LACRISERT® (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) if you are allergic to hydroxypropyl cellulose.
  • Follow the instructions for using LACRISERT® that come with the package.

Important Safety Information

Do not use LACRISERT® (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) if you are allergic to hydroxypropyl cellulose.