Safety and Efficacy Study of SAR 1118 to Treat Dry Eye Conducted in a Controlled Adverse Environment (CAE) (OPUS-1)

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double- Masked and Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of a 5.0% Concentration of SAR 1118 Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye (OPUS-1)

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of SAR 1118 Ophthalmic Solution (5.0%) compared to placebo in the treatment of Dry Eye. The safety and tolerability of SAR 1118 Ophthalmic Solution (5.0%) compared to placebo in subjects with dry eye when administered BID for 12 weeks will also be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Willing and able to read, sign, and date the informed consent and HIPAA documents
• Willing and able to comply with all study procedures
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Patient-reported history of dry eye in both eyes
• Demonstrate a positive response when exposed to the Controlled Adverse Environment model
• A negative urine pregnancy test if female of childbearing potential and must use adequate birth control throughout the study period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any ocular condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could affect study parameters including, but not limited to, active ocular infection, ocular inflammation, glaucoma, and/or diabetic retinopathy
• Unwilling to avoid wearing contact lenses for 7 days prior to and for duration of the study period
• Any blood donation or significant loss of blood within 56 days of Visit 1
• Any history of immunodeficiency disorder, positive HIV, hepatitis B, C, or evidence of acute active hepatitis A (anti-HAV IgM), or organ or bone marrow transplant.
• Use of any topical ophthalmic preparations (including artificial tear substitutes) 72 hrs prior to Visit 1 and during the study
• Any significant chronic illness that could interfere with study parameters
• History of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) or similar type of corneal refractive surgery within 12 months prior to Visit 1, and/or any other ocular surgical procedure within 12 months prior to Visit 1; or any scheduled ocular surgical procedure during the study period.
• Known history of alcohol and/or drug abuse
• Subjects with Dry eye secondary to scarring or destruction of conjunctival goblet cells (as with Vitamin A deficiency)