Efficacy of Topical Cyclosporine 0.05% for Prevention of Cornea Transplant Rejection Episodes

The results suggest that 4 times daily dosing with topical cyclosporine 0.05% is not as effective as use of topical prednisolone acetate 1% for prevention of graft rejection episodes in low-risk corneal transplants, and that periodic pulsing with corticosteroids may increase the risk of rejection episodes.