Cyclosporine emulsion offers severe dry eye relief
April 14-San Francisco-Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% drops (Restasis,Allergan), approved 11 days ago, offers relief of dry eye symptoms by treatingthe inflammatory process that causes the condition, explained John D. Sheppard,MD, program and laboratory director, professor, departments of ophthalmologyand pharmacology, Eastern Virginia School of Medicine. He spoke during thesymposium, "Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Corneal Health Integrity,"sponsored by Allergan.
Frantz EyeCare reports 98% of Light Adjustable Lens patients achieved refractive accuracy within ±0.50 D of target, exceeding published national cataract surgery benchmarks.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.