Topical cyclosporine-A in dry eye associated with chronic graft versus host disease.

Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie)

Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Dikimevi, Ankara, Turkey.

Published: April 2010

We evaluated the efficacy and safety of topical cyclosporine-A in dry eye associated with chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) in 8 patients. Visual acuity, fluorescein staining of cornea and conjunctiva, tear break-up time, Schirmer test results and subjective complaints were recorded. Topical cyclosporine-A might be an effective and safe treatment option in dry eye related to chronic GVHD.

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