Description

Restasis is a prescription eye drop used to treat chronic dry eye by increasing tear production. It contains cyclosporine A, an immunomodulator that helps reduce inflammation in the eyes.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to Restasis as 'las gotas para los ojos' or 'goteo ocular', which are colloquial terms. It's important to maintain the formal terminology 'Restasis' in clinical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor prescribed Restasis to help alleviate the patient's dry eye symptoms.

ES: El médico recetó Restasis para ayudar a aliviar los síntomas de sequedad ocular del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Restasis with other eye medications; misunderstanding the term as a general eye drop instead of a specific brand; mispronouncing 'Restasis' as if it were a Spanish word.