restasis การใช้

• Besides artificial tears, there is a drug called Restasis which may help.
• In a trial involving 1200 people, Restasis increased tear production in 15 % of people, compared to 5 % with placebo.
• Additionally, cyclosporine ( Restasis ) is available by prescription to help treat chronic dry eye by suppressing the inflammation that disrupts tear secretion.
• Since 2002, a topical emulsion of ciclosporin for treating inflammation caused by keratoconjunctivitis sicca ( dry eye syndrome ) has been marketed under the trade name Restasis ( 0.05 % ).