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Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution (Miebo) for Dry Eye Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 22, 2024; (Issue 1694)
The FDA has approved perfluorohexyloctane
ophthalmic solution (Miebo – Bausch+Lomb) for
treatment of dry eye disease. Available only by
prescription, Miebo is the first ophthalmic product to be approved in...
The FDA has approved perfluorohexyloctane
ophthalmic solution (Miebo – Bausch+Lomb) for
treatment of dry eye disease. Available only by
prescription, Miebo is the first ophthalmic product to be approved in the US that specifically targets tear
evaporation caused by meibomian gland dysfunction.
An ophthalmic solution with a similar name, Meibo
Tears (Vista), which contains 0.6% propylene glycol, is
available over the counter for dry eye relief.
Varenicline Nasal Spray (Tyrvaya) for Dry Eye Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 13, 2021; (Issue 1639)
Tyrvaya (Oyster Point), a nasal spray formulation
of the cholinergic agonist varenicline, has been
approved by the FDA for treatment of dry eye disease.
It is the first nasal spray to be approved in the...
Tyrvaya (Oyster Point), a nasal spray formulation
of the cholinergic agonist varenicline, has been
approved by the FDA for treatment of dry eye disease.
It is the first nasal spray to be approved in the US
for this indication. An oral formulation of varenicline
(Chantix, and generics) has been available for years
for smoking cessation.
Loteprednol 0.25% (Eysuvis) for Dry Eye Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 17, 2021; (Issue 1624)
The FDA has approved loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension 0.25% (Eysuvis – Kala) for
short-term treatment (≤2 weeks) of dry eye disease.
It is the first ocular corticosteroid to be approved...
The FDA has approved loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension 0.25% (Eysuvis – Kala) for
short-term treatment (≤2 weeks) of dry eye disease.
It is the first ocular corticosteroid to be approved for
this indication. Other formulations of loteprednol are
approved for treatment of steroid-responsive ocular
inflammatory conditions, inflammation after ocular
surgery, and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
Lifitegrast (Xiidra) for Dry Eye Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 29, 2016; (Issue 1502)
The FDA has approved a 5% ophthalmic solution of
lifitegrast (Xiidra – Shire), a lymphocyte function-associated
antigen-1 (LFA-1) antagonist, for treatment
of the signs and symptoms of dry eye...
The FDA has approved a 5% ophthalmic solution of
lifitegrast (Xiidra – Shire), a lymphocyte function-associated
antigen-1 (LFA-1) antagonist, for treatment
of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
Lifitegrast is the first LFA-1 antagonist to be approved
for any indication in the US.
Drugs for Some Common Eye Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 1, 2012; (Issue 123)
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration,
bacterial conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are
reviewed here. Drugs for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
will be reviewed in a future issue...
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration,
bacterial conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are
reviewed here. Drugs for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
will be reviewed in a future issue of
Treatment Guidelines on Drugs for Allergic Disorders.
Drugs for Some Common Eye Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 1, 2010; (Issue 89)
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, bacterial conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are reviewed here. Ophthalmic drugs can have local and systemic adverse effects. In addition, for some elderly...
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, bacterial conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are reviewed here. Ophthalmic drugs can have local and systemic adverse effects. In addition, for some elderly patients, the complexity of self-administering numerous ophthalmic drugs may be the limiting factor in their ability to care for themselves. Drugs for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis will be reviewed in a future issue of Treatment Guidelines on Drugs for Allergic Disorders.