“Before we had our voice, we had our eyes,” is the powerful opening message from Allergan’s new campaign to raise awareness for chronic dry eye. The campaign, titled “Eyepowerment,” aims to empower individuals who may be struggling with symptoms of chronic dry eye to talk to their doctor.

Shire Inc. recently launched Xiidra, the first medicine indicated for the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease and the company’s first ophthalmic drug.