Treatment of Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Topical lubrication Topical anti-inflammatory therapy (eg, corticosteroids, cyclosporine) Epilation of in-turning lashes Often systemic immunosuppression In people with ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid, tear substitutes and epilation, cryoepilation, or electroepilation of the in-turning eyelashes may increase comfort and reduce the risk of ocular infection, secondary corneal scarring, and decreased vision.