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breeje40
My ophthalmologist recently prescribed restasis for dry eyes. I read that cyclosporin can causes cancer. Is this true? Are these drops safe?
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Ray T Oyakawa, MD
Not likely. It is an anti rejection drug used in organ transplant.
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Please follow this link for reliable information on Restasis:
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143745/General-information-on-dry-eyes-tears-dysfunction-syndrome
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