Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane)
Cequa (cyclosporine)
Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane)
Cequa (cyclosporine)
Summary of Miebo vs. Cequa
Summary for Semifluorinated alkane
Prescription only
Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane) is a prescription eye drop that's used to treat dry eyes in adults. It's a semifluorinated alkane eye drop that forms a layer on the eye(s) to prevent tears from drying out. The most common side effects of Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane) are blurry vision and eye redness. Currently, it's only available under the brand name Miebo.
Summary for Immunosuppressant
Prescription only
Cequa (cyclosporine) is an eye drop that helps relieve signs and symptoms of dry eye. It works best when used every day, twice a day, for at least 3 months. After using a dose, the vial will need to be thrown away since it doesn't contain any preservatives. The most common side effects include eye pain and eye redness. It's only available as a brand medication, so a generic version is not available.