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Compare Miebo vs. Xiidra

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  • Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane)
    Xiidra (lifitegrast)
  • Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane)
    Xiidra (lifitegrast)

  • Summary of Miebo vs. Xiidra

    Summary for Semifluorinated alkane
    Prescription only

    Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane) is a prescription eye drop that's used to treat dry eyes in adults. It's a semifluorinated alkane eye drop that forms a layer on the eye(s) to prevent tears from drying out. The most common side effects of Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane) are blurry vision and eye redness. Currently, it's only available under the brand name Miebo.

    Summary for LFA-1 antagonist
    Prescription only

    Xiidra (lifitegrast) is an eye drop medication that treats dry eye in adults. It belongs to a drug class called LFA-1 antagonists. It's thought help lower inflammation and other symptoms of dry eye. Usually, you need to use Xiidra (lifitegrast) every day. You put 1 drop into each eye twice a day. Side effects include temporary eye irritation and unclear vision. At this time, Xiidra (lifitegrast) is available only as a brand medication. There's no generic version yet.

  • Indications of Miebo vs. Xiidra

    Indications for
    •Dry eyes
    Indications for
    •Dry eye

  • Pros and Cons of Miebo vs. Xiidra

    Pros and Const for Semifluorinated alkane
    Pros
    •Preservative-free
    •Not many side effects
    •Stored at room temperature, which is convenient for traveling
    Cons
    •Needs to be applied 4 times a day
    •Not known if safe for use in children
    •Can cause blurred vision and eye redness
    Pros and Const for LFA-1 antagonist
    Pros
    •Works to help treat dry eye in the long run
    •Might be less likely to cause burning in the eyes than Restasis (cyclosporine)
    Cons
    •Won't give you instant relief and have to take for a couple weeks before it starts working
    •Not approved for people younger than 17 years old

  • Common Side Effects of Miebo vs. Xiidra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Blurred vision (1-3%)
    •Eye redness (1-3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye irritation (5-25%)
    •Strange taste in the mouth (5-25%)
    •Unclear vision (5-25%)

  • Warnings of Miebo vs. Xiidra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Use with contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of contamination

  • Prices with our coupons for Miebo vs. Xiidra

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