Restasis Treatment and Use
Restasis | Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion is a medication used to treat Chronic Dry Eye by increasing the eye’s ability to create tears. It is the first prescription ocular emulsion that threats the reduced ability of tear production that may be caused by keratoconjunctivitis sicca. When Chronic Dry Eye goes untreated, it may lead to eye damage and impaired vision.
How does Restasis work?
Examination of how exactly Restasis works is still underway. It is believed to encourage the immune system to adjust inflammation in the eye and help normal tear creation by affecting the surface of the eye and lacrimal gland. The Cyclosporine in Restasis is an immunosuppressive that may aid reduction of eye inflammation.
Restasis Dosage information
Restasis comes as a liquid in small single use containers. The emulsion should be dropped into the eyes two times daily, 12 hours apart.
Wash your hands with soap and water before applying Restasis. Turn the vial over until the liquid is no longer see-though. Once the vial is opened, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch anything else. To properly apply Restasis, pull down your lower eyelid and apply a single drop into the pocket that is formed. After application, close your eye for a few minutes while facing the floor without blinking or squeezing your eyes. If your doctor prescribes more than one drop per eye, wait five minutes before the next application.
Because the containers are meant to be single use, throw away the container, even if there is remaining product.
