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What Causes Loss Of Eyelashes While On Restasis?

I started Restasis a month ago, for persistent dry eye. I also have blepharitis and ocular rosacea, Today I noticed my left eye has lost most of its eye lashes... Is this likely due to the Restasis? I use Ocusoft to clean the eyelids every morning, and have for years. What should I do?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The loss of eyelashes is very common in blepharitis. Once the blepharitis subsides the lashes will most likely grow back.

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What Causes Loss Of Eyelashes While On Restasis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The loss of eyelashes is very common in blepharitis. Once the blepharitis subsides the lashes will most likely grow back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.