Eyelid hygiene before and after cataract surgery
Part of Eyes & vision, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special eyelid wipe (EPD-09-25) can help keep the eye area clean and reduce infection risk when used before and after cataract surgery. If you are already having cataract surgery, this could be a simple addition to your routine.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for cataract surgery.
- You do not have dry eye disease or meibomian gland dysfunction before surgery.
- You have not had any eye surgery (other than cataract) within the past year.
- You are willing to avoid contact lenses for 2 weeks before and during the study.
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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