Topical Cyclosporine-A in Dry Eye Associated With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Kurt R. A., Yalcindag N., ATİLLA H., Arat M.

ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.41, no.3-4, pp.166-169, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 3-4
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.166-169
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.