Dry eye and cataract surgery lens calculation study
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study looks at whether dry eye disease affects how accurately doctors measure your eye before cataract surgery. The goal is to help improve how they choose the right lens implant for you.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have cataract surgery.
- You either have healthy eyes (no dry eye) or have been diagnosed with dry eye disease.
- You are not currently using preservative-free artificial tears as a treatment.
- You are not taking certain medications like antihistamines, antidepressants, or antipsychotics.
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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