Today we are talking about Acthar Injections... which might be something you wouldn't expect to hear about from your optometrist. Acthar is an anti-inflammatory medication that has ophthalmic and optometric applications that are really exciting for dry eye patients suffering from severely inflamed eyes! There have been big breakthroughs for dry eye treatment with this medication. Could Acthar be right for you? Let's get into it...

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00:00 Intro - Acthar Injections For Dry Eye
01:18 What Is Acthar?
03:09 Why Is Acthar Controversial?
04:03 How Does Acthar Gel Work?
05:06 What Is The Acthar Injection For Eyes?
05:34 What Are The Most Common Side Effects Of Acthar?
06:35 Important Information About Acthar
11:25 Summary

What Is Acthar? Acthar is a repository corticotropin injection (RCI) or Acthar Gel is an ACTH that is thought to quell inflammation by stimulating the body's own ability to produce endogenous steroids.

Acthar is used for the treatment of severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa. It has an anti-inflammatory effect because it uniquely binds to a specific receptor to help down-regulate both inflammation and the signals that keep inflammation going once started.

Acthar gel is not an eye drop, but an in-home injection similar to an injection like insulin, taken once or twice a week as needed.

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