Restasis

Inspire makes Azasite, which is a treatment for pinkeye cause by bacteria, and the dry-eye treatment Restasis, which is sold by Allergan.

Merck to Purchase Eye-Care Firm Drew FitzGerald 2011

There's a new medication called Restasis out there.

CNN Transcript Dec 27, 2002 2002

Inspire makes Azasite, which is a treatment for pinkeye cause by bacteria, and the dry-eye treatment Restasis, which is sold by Allergan.

The Seattle Times 2011

Its overall revenue jumped 57 percent to $29.6 million from $18.9 million, due to greater sales of Azasite and more revenue from dry eye treatment Restasis, which is marketed by Allergan Inc., and pinkeye treatment Elestat.

Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 AP 2010

The list of the 10 top income-producing licenses (see related box) ranges from Restasis, which is used to alleviate dry eyes, to cloning expert Steven Stice's line of stem cells used in research.

OnlineAthens: Top Headlines 2009

If a patient has had no benefit with one full year of Restasis, it's unlikely they'll get any benefit from longer use, says Dr. Esen Akpek, associate professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of the Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Clinic in Baltimore.

Late treatment of dry eyes renders Restasis useless 2010

"If Restasis is given early enough, it will work."

Late treatment of dry eyes renders Restasis useless 2010

Restasis and punctual plugs, also called tear duct plugs, are two treatment options for chronic dry eye - a condition in which the eyes don't produce enough tears.

Late treatment of dry eyes renders Restasis useless 2010

"In our clinical trials, Restasis ophthalmic emulsion did not increase tear production in patients using topical steroids or tear duct plugs," says Cathy Taylor, an Allergan spokeswoman.

Late treatment of dry eyes renders Restasis useless 2010

"At that point, their tear glands are permanently and irreversibly damaged, so Restasis cannot possibly help."

Late treatment of dry eyes renders Restasis useless 2010