Eye Care Articles
Evidence-based articles about eye care from certified pharmacists
Antibiotic Eye Drops: When Pink Eye Needs Them, US Options, Doses and Cost
Antibiotic eye drops treat bacterial conjunctivitis, not viral or allergic pink eye. This guide covers when an antibiotic is likely to help (CDC, AAO and the 2023 Cochrane review), the main US options from ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin to tobramycin, polymyxin B with trimethoprim, azithromycin and erythromycin ointment, the dose on each label, label trial results, steroid combination warnings, contact lens rules and what each costs US pharmacies.
Cyclosporine Eye Drops for Dry Eye: Restasis, Cyclomune and What the Trials Show
Cyclosporine eye drops treat the inflammation behind chronic dry eye rather than just wetting the surface. They are slow, they often sting, and in the main trials only about 15 percent of patients reached the headline tear production target. This guide explains what to expect and how Cyclomune 0.05% and 0.1% compare with Restasis.
Bimatoprost for Eyebrows: What the Trials Show About Off Label Use
Bimatoprost is FDA approved for eyelashes, not eyebrows, so brow use is off label and rarely discussed properly. A Phase 3 trial and three smaller randomised studies say it works. This guide covers the evidence, a realistic timeline, how brow application differs from lashes, and the risks worth taking seriously.
Is Careprost Legal in the USA? FDA Status, Prescription Rules and Counterfeit Risk
Careprost is not FDA approved and bimatoprost is prescription only in the US for every use, including lash growth. An accurate read of the law, the FDA label warnings, and how to tell a real supplier from a dangerous one.
Is Latisse Covered by Insurance? Real Costs, Coupons & Cheaper Alternatives (2026)
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