Xdemvy

The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis

Many patients with dry, irritated eyes actually have an overgrowth of Demodex mites living along their eyelids and eyelashes. These microscopic mites cause inflammation that can lead to redness, itching, crusting around the lashes, foreign body sensation, and chronic dry eye symptoms.

These cosmetic improvements are an added bonus while treating your dry eye disease.

Benefits of Xdemvy

• Eliminates Demodex mites—the root cause of Demodex blepharitis
• Reduces eyelid inflammation
• Improves eyelid hygiene
• Decreases itching and irritation
• Helps stabilize the tear film
• Can improve comfort for contact lens wearers
• Typically prescribed as a 6-week treatment course

You may benefit from Xdemvy if you have:

• Itchy eyelids
• Flakes or debris around your eyelashes
• Chronic eyelid inflammation
• Recurrent styes
• Dry eye that hasn’t improved with artificial tears

Restasis

Increase Your Eyes’ Natural Tear Production

Restasis helps treat one of the most common causes of chronic dry eye—inflammation of the tear-producing glands. Rather than simply replacing tears, Restasis works to improve your eyes’ ability to produce natural tears.

Benefits of Restasis

• Increases natural tear production
• Reduces chronic inflammation
• Improves long-term eye comfort
• Helps protect the ocular surface
• May reduce dependence on artificial tears
• Safe for long-term use

What to Expect

Restasis works gradually. Most patients begin noticing improvement after 6–12 weeks, with continued benefits over several months of consistent use.

Best For Patients With:

• Chronic dry eye disease
• Reduced tear production
• Autoimmune-related dry eye
• Persistent burning or gritty sensation

Xiidra

Target Inflammation for Faster Symptom Relief

Xiidra treats dry eye by blocking a specific inflammatory pathway that contributes to irritation and discomfort. Many patients notice symptom improvement sooner than with some other prescription therapies.

Benefits of Xiidra

• Reduces inflammation associated with dry eye disease
• Helps relieve burning and irritation
• Improves tear film stability
• Can reduce fluctuating vision caused by dry eye
• Often provides symptom improvement within a few weeks
• Convenient twice-daily dosing

Best For Patients With:

• Moderate to severe dry eye
• Burning or stinging eyes
• Eye fatigue
• Dry eye associated with prolonged screen use
• Patients needing quicker symptom improvement

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Dry eye disease can have many underlying causes, including:

• Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
• Inflammation
• Demodex mites
• Reduced tear production
• Blepharitis
• Environmental factors
• Autoimmune conditions

Because every patient is different, we perform a comprehensive dry eye evaluation to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and create a customized treatment plan.

Your treatment may include one prescription medication—or a combination of therapies such as:

• Prescription eye drops
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
• Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
• Lid hygiene treatments
• Meibomian gland therapy
• Punctal plugs
• Amniotic membrane therapy
• Artificial tears and nutritional supplements

Start Living More Comfortably

If your eyes burn, sting, water excessively, feel gritty, or your vision fluctuates throughout the day, you don’t have to live with the discomfort.

Schedule a comprehensive dry eye evaluation at Modern Optometry and let us determine whether Xdemvy, Restasis, Xiidra, or another advanced treatment is the best solution for your eyes.

Healthy tears mean healthier vision—and a more comfortable life.