Miebo vs. Restasis for Dry Eye: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Miebo

(perfluorohexyloctane)

Cyclosporine

(Restasis)

Summary for Miebo

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.

Indications for Miebo

Dry eyes

Pros and Cons for Miebo

Pros

Preservative-free
Not many side effects
Stored at room temperature, which is convenient for traveling

Cons

Needs to be applied 4 times a day
Not known if safe for use in children
Can cause blurred vision and eye redness

Common Side Effects for Miebo

Blurred vision (1-3%)
Eye redness (1-3%)

Warnings for Miebo

Use with contact lenses

Summary for Restasis

Prescription only

Cyclosporine eye drops, also known by the brand names Restasis and Restasis MultiDose, treat dry eye in people 16 years and older. It's an immunosuppressant called a calcineurin inhibitor, and it helps with tear production. Cyclosporine (Restasis) comes in single-use vials and multi-dose bottles. Only the single-use vials have a generic version. The eye drops are used twice every day. The most common side effect is a burning feeling in the eye, which usually gets better as you continue to use the medication.

Indications for Restasis

Dry eye in people 16 years and older

Pros and Cons for Restasis

Pros

Helps your eye make its own tears
Can use with other lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
Available as single-use vials and multi-dose bottles

Cons

Need to use twice a day
Can take a long time (up to 6 months) to see improvement in dry eyes
Commonly causes a burning sensation in the eye

Common Side Effects for Restasis

Burning sensation in the eye (17%)

Warnings for Restasis

For use in the eye only
Avoid use with contact lenses

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Miebo1 dropper / 3ml of 1.338g/ml

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$56.18$698.03

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Miebo

Cyclosporine

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Cyclosporine

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