Evaluating Clinical Perceptions of a New Medication for Ocular Itch Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis—Results of the Bepreve® 1.5% First Experience Field Survey

Abstract

Allergic conjunctivitis associated with seasonal or perennial allergy is an increasingly prevalent complaint. Patients seeking professional evaluation for symptoms of ocular allergy usually have exhausted over-the-counter options and expect rapid, effective relief from the treatment prescribed. With the introduction of Bepreve® (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5%, a survey of US doctors was conducted to evaluate their opinions and impressions of the medication following the initial patient trial. Responses from 427 practitioners, representing a total of 7,340 patient experiences, suggest that Bepreve is a rapidly effective and comfortable treatment. Nearly all respondents reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the performance of Bepreve. These survey data from the office setting are consistent with clinical trial results demonstrating that Bepreve provides rapid, durable, and comfortable relief of ocular itch.