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Compare Miebo vs. Restasis

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  • Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)
  • Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)

  • Summary of Miebo vs. Restasis

    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

    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 of Miebo vs. Restasis

    Indications for
    •Dry eyes
    Indications for
    •Dry eye in people 16 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Miebo vs. Restasis

    Pros and Const for Semifluorinated alkane
    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
    Pros and Const for Immunosuppressant
    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 of Miebo vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Blurred vision (1-3%)
    •Eye redness (1-3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning sensation in the eye (17%)

  • Warnings of Miebo vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Use with contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Avoid use with contact lenses

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