Dry eye pattern after cataract surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study looks at how dry eye symptoms change after cataract surgery. It is for older adults (50–90) having simple cataract surgery for the first time, without other eye problems or certain health conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 90 years old.
- You are having or have had cataract surgery (with a standard procedure called phacoemulsification) done by a single experienced surgeon.
- You do not have any existing eye surface diseases (like keratitis or severe dry eye).
- You have not had any previous eye surgeries (including LASIK or PRK).
- You do not have glaucoma, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or certain neurological conditions (like Parkinson's or stroke).
- You are not currently using contact lenses, regular eye drops/ointments, or medications like antihistamines, psychiatric drugs, or hormone replacement therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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