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Can Restasis be used when with other steroid or antibotics

I have a moderate to serious dry eye. I am going to start my Restasis today and I know that I will not see the result till 2 months or more from now. I am also planning for a cataract surgery in 1 to 2 months. I also foresee that I will use some steroid or antibotics for a few weeks after the surgery. Do I need to stop Restasis once I start the steroid ?
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233488 tn?1310693103
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It likely will be 4 to 6 months to see improvement. Ask your surgeon but restasis is not stoppeed by our surgeons. Steroid drops are not a problem, in fact I often put the patient on steroid drops when they start restasis to reduce stinging/burning. Use the steroids about 2-3 weeks. Good luck. Be patient. Restasis is a wonderful medication.
My wife has been on it about 3 years with wonderful results.
JCH MD
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233488 tn?1310693103
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you are correct.
JCH MD
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Dr Hagan,
Thanks for you quick response.
My understanding is that is there no conflict between restasis and the whatever common drops (I am not sure there will be antibiotics) after the cataract surgery. I can continue the restasis to cure my dry eye after the cataract surgery as usual.
Isn't it ?

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