Miebo

Yes, Miebo became available toward the end of 2023. But you need a prescription from your ophthalmologist or eye specialist in order to get this medication at the pharmacy; it's not available over the counter (OTC). There are some OTC options to treat symptoms of dry eyes. Your HCP can help guide you to the best option for your symptoms.

There are about 270 drops in each bottle of Miebo. One bottle should last you about a month if you're using this medication in both eyes 4 times daily. Don't use Miebo if the expiration date on the bottle has passed, even if there are still drops left in the bottle.

Miebo comes in a preservative-free multi-dose bottle. So this medication is a good option for people who want to avoid preservatives, which can worsen dry eyes. But without preservatives, there's a higher risk of the bottle getting contaminated with germs since it's a multi-dose bottle. To avoid getting an eye infection, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before using Miebo. Also, try not to touch the tip of the bottle with your fingers, eye, or any other surface.

If you wear contact lenses, make sure to remove them before using Miebo. Wait at least 30 minutes after using the medication before placing your contact lenses back in your eyes.

Clinical studies showed that people who used Miebo noticed greater improvement in dry eye symptoms, such as eye discomfort and irritation, compared to those who used saline eye drops. After starting Miebo, people noted dry eye relief by week 2 of treatment and their condition continued to improve throughout the 2-month studies. Keep in mind that the people who used Miebo in clinical studies had dry eyes, as well as signs of meibomian gland dysfunction, a condition where their eyes aren't able to make the protective layer of liquid that typically prevents dry eyes.

Yes, Miebo can be an option for people with meibomian gland dysfunction. This is a condition where your eyes aren't able to make the layer of liquid that typically protects against dry eyes. The people who used Miebo in clinical studies had signs of meibomian gland dysfunction and this medication helped improve their symptoms.

Both Miebo and cyclosporine (Restasis) are prescription eye drops used to treat dry eye(s). But there are several differences between them. One difference is that Miebo works by preventing the tears from evaporating, whereas cyclosporine (Restasis) works by lowering eye inflammation and helping your eyes make more tears. Another difference is that you need to apply Miebo 4 times a day, whereas you only need to apply cyclosporine (Restasis) twice a day. Lastly, Miebo is a brand name medication, but cyclosporine (Restasis) is available as both brand name and generic medications. There aren't any studies that directly compare Miebo to cyclosporine (Restasis), so it's unclear whether one works better than the other. Talk with your eye specialist if you've more questions about either medication.