Light therapy to prevent dry eye after cataract surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests two types of light therapy—low-level light therapy (LLLT) and intense pulsed light (IPL)—to see which one might better prevent dry eye from developing after cataract surgery. It is for people age 50+ who are having both eyes operated on and do not currently have dry eye.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older
- You are scheduled for cataract surgery on both eyes
- You have not used any dry eye treatments (including drops) for at least 2 months before the study
- You do not wear contact lenses and are not getting a special multifocal lens implant
- You do not have certain skin conditions like very dark skin, light sensitivity, skin cancer, or facial tattoos, and you have no other eye diseases or previous eye surgeries
Quick eligibility check
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