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Verkazia vs. Restasis

Verkazia (cyclosporine) is an eye medication used to ease swelling and itchiness on the surface of the eye from a rare allergic condition called vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). It's FDA approved for use in both adults and children ages 4 years and up. The dose is to place one drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day. The most common side effects include temporary eye pain after applying the medication.

• Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), an allergic eye condition

• Eye pain (12%)
• Itchy eye (8%)
• Eye discomfort (6%)
• Blurry vision (5%)
• Cough (5%)

• Eye injury or infection

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.

• Dry eye in people 16 years and older

• Burning sensation in the eye (17%)

• For use in the eye only
• Avoid use with contact lenses