This is a single-center prospective open-label, clinical trial to explore proteomic expression of tear fluid biomarkers in patients with dry eye treated with Lifitegrast.
At least 18 years of age or older at time of screening
Ability to understand and provide informed consent
Subject reported 6-month history of DED in both eyes
No use of ophthalmic drops other than lifitegrast within 2 hours of tear fluid collection to minimize interference with baseline biomarker levels
Have a known hypersensitivity or contraindication to the product or their components.
Active ocular infection within the last 30 days.
Any ocular surgical procedure within the last 6 months.
Any subject who has previously tried and failed a course of lifitegrast.
Pittsburgh Research Institute
Lead sponsor
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Collaborator