Cyclosporin has been used topically on occasion in treatment of severe dry eye for several years now, particularly as a way of reducing surface inflammation. It has recently reached the mainstream by being made the active ingredient of a prescription eyedrop, Restasis.
Cyclosporin can also be used systemically, but has several side effects associated with it.
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