Topical Tacrolimus in Anterior Segment Disorders in Ophthalmology: A Review.

The purpose of this study is to emphasize topical tacrolimus's role in treating anterior segment diseases in ophthalmology. The present study analyzed research papers and publications from international databases, including Pubmed, MedLine, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Scopus to highlight the significance and advantages of topical application of tacrolimus and its efficacy in treating allergic eye disorders, immune-mediated diseases, and other ocular surface disorders. Tacrolimus and cyclosporine are the two most commonly used topical immunosuppressants in ophthalmology.