New Prescription Treatment for Patients with Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease
Edgbaston Eye Clinic is pleased to offer Vevizye® (Ciclosporin A 1mg/ml eye drops), a prescription-only treatment for adults suffering from moderate to severe dry eye disease whose symptoms have not improved sufficiently with artificial tears and lubricating eye drops alone.
Dry eye disease is one of the most common conditions seen in specialist ophthalmology clinics and can significantly affect quality of life. Patients often experience symptoms such as:
- Burning or stinging eyes
- Grittiness or irritation
- Fluctuating vision
- Excessive watering
- Sensitivity to light
- Eye fatigue when reading or using digital devices
While lubricating eye drops can provide temporary relief, they do not address the underlying inflammation that frequently contributes to chronic dry eye disease.
What is Vevizye®?
Vevizye® contains Ciclosporin A 1mg/ml, an immunomodulatory medication that helps reduce inflammation on the ocular surface. By targeting the inflammatory component of dry eye disease, Vevizye® can help improve tear film stability and enhance long-term ocular comfort.
Unlike artificial tears, which primarily lubricate the eye, ciclosporin works by addressing one of the root causes of chronic dry eye symptoms.
Who May Benefit from Vevizye®?
Vevizye® may be considered for patients with:
- Moderate to severe dry eye disease
- Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
- Ocular surface inflammation
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Sjögren’s syndrome-related dry eye
- Persistent symptoms despite regular use of lubricants
A comprehensive assessment is required to determine whether Vevizye® is appropriate for your individual condition.
Specialist Dry Eye Care at Edgbaston Eye Clinic
At Edgbaston Eye Clinic, dry eye disease is assessed using advanced diagnostic technology and a detailed evaluation of the ocular surface. Management plans are tailored to the individual and may include:
- Specialist lubricants
- Prescription anti-inflammatory treatments
- Punctal occlusion (tear duct plugs)
- Eyelid and meibomian gland management
- Lifestyle and environmental advice
As a specialist ophthalmology clinic, we regularly manage complex dry eye disease and ocular surface disorders that have not responded to conventional treatment.
Book an Assessment
If you are struggling with persistent dry eye symptoms despite using artificial tears, a specialist assessment with Mr Don Williams may help identify the underlying cause and determine whether advanced treatments such as Vevizye® are suitable.
Vevizye® is now available on prescription at Edgbaston Eye Clinic.