Drug beneficial for those with or without Sj?gren's dry eye
Anaheim, CA-Cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis, Allergan) provides similar, significant improvement in the signs and symptoms of dry eye in both patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) associated with autoimmune disease and in those with non-Sj?gren's KCS, said Scott M. Whitcup, MD, at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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.