NEW TREATMENT FOR DRY EYES
June 12th, 2008As reported in Ocular Surgery News, Dr. Rapuano pointed out that a form of anti-microbial known generically as cyclosporine is a weapon in the long-term treatment of dry eyes. The brand name is RESTASIS. It is the only treatment available that actually results in the increase of volume of tears. It does not work right away - it takes about a few weeks and may to be used for months or longer in severe cases. The downside of Restasis is the delay in stimulating tears and the fact that it an expensive choice.
Editor's note: Restasis has become a staple of long-term use against dry eye.
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