Topical Tacrolimus in Ocular Disease: A Narrative Review of Mechanism of Action and Therapeutic Applications.
PURPOSE Immune-mediated inflammatory disorders of the ocular surface and anterior segment frequently require sustained immunosuppression, yet prolonged topical corticosteroid use carries the risk of glaucoma, cataract, and infection. Tacrolimus, a macrolide calcineurin inhibitor, has emerged as a steroid-sparing altern...