Efficacy of Commercially Available Topical Cyclosporine A 0.05% in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

2006177 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Henry D. Perry · Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Sima Doshi-Carnevale · Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Eric D. Donnenfeld · Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Renée Solomon · Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Seth A. Biser · Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Adam H. Bloom · Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Abstract

Topical CsA may be helpful in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (posterior blepharitis). Topical CsA did not induce an improvement in the symptoms, but it did decrease the number of meibomian gland inclusions in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Glaucoma and retinal disorders Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cornea

Volume 25, Issue 2, pp. 171-175

DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000176611.88579.0a

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