LACRIFILL For Dry Eye: Keeping Eyes Comfortable All Day

Dry eye can make everyday tasks feel harder than they should. Reading, working on a computer, driving, or spending time outdoors can become uncomfortable when your eyes burn, water, sting, or feel gritty. While artificial tears may help for a short time, some patients need a longer-lasting dry eye treatment that helps keep natural tears on the eye’s surface. LACRIFILL® is an advanced option for dry eye symptoms that may help improve comfort by slowing tear drainage and supporting moisture throughout the day.

How Dry Eye Affects Daily Comfort

Dry eye is often more than occasional irritation. When the tear film is unstable or tears evaporate too quickly, the eyes may not stay properly lubricated. This can lead to fluctuating vision, redness, light sensitivity, eye fatigue, or a constant feeling that something is in the eye.

For many people, symptoms worsen with screen use, air conditioning, wind, allergies, contact lens wear, or certain medications. A dry eye evaluation can help identify what is contributing to your symptoms and whether tear retention therapy may be helpful.

What Is LACRIFILL®?

LACRIFILL® Canalicular Gel is a dry eye treatment designed to temporarily block tear drainage. Instead of using a traditional solid punctal plug, LACRIFILL® uses a soft hyaluronic acid gel that is placed into the tear drainage pathway.

By helping tears stay on the surface of the eye longer, LACRIFILL® may reduce dryness, irritation, and the need for frequent lubricating drops. It is designed to provide temporary support and may last up to several months, depending on your eyes and treatment plan.

How LACRIFILL® Helps Keep Eyes Moist

Your tears naturally drain through small openings near the inner corners of your eyelids. LACRIFILL® helps slow that drainage so the tears you produce, along with any prescribed or recommended lubricating drops, can remain on the eye longer. This can be especially helpful for patients who experience ongoing dryness despite using artificial tears or who want a more consistent way to support moisture during the day.

Benefits of LACRIFILL®

LACRIFILL® may be recommended as part of a personalized dry eye treatment plan. Potential benefits include:

•          Helps retain natural tears on the eye’s surface

•          May reduce burning, stinging, grittiness, and dryness

•          Uses a soft gel that conforms to the tear drainage pathway

•          May provide longer-lasting support than drops alone

•          Can be performed in-office after an evaluation
 

Is LACRIFILL® Right For You?

Not every case of dry eye is treated the same way. Some patients have evaporative dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction, while others may have low tear volume, inflammation, or a combination of factors. LACRIFILL® may be a good option when tear drainage is contributing to symptoms, but it works best when recommended after a thorough dry eye assessment.

At Perspective Dry Eye Clinic, our team evaluates your symptoms, tear film, eyelid health, and overall eye comfort before recommending treatment. Depending on your needs, LACRIFILL® may be used on its own or alongside other dry eye therapies.

A Personalized Approach to Dry Eye Relief

Comfortable eyes start with understanding the cause of your symptoms. If dryness is affecting your routine, LACRIFILL® may help you experience more stable moisture and better day-to-day comfort.

Schedule a dry eye evaluation with Perspective Dry Eye Clinic to learn whether LACRIFILL® is right for you. Visit our office in Spanish Fort, Alabama, call (251) 301-5650 to book an appointment today.