Dry Eye and Cataract Surgery Lens Measurement Accuracy
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study examines how dry eye disease affects the accuracy of lens power calculations before cataract surgery. If you have cataracts and dry eyes, this research may help doctors improve how they choose the right artificial lens for your eye.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with cataracts
- Your cataracts are suitable for phacoemulsification (a common surgical technique using ultrasound)
- Your cornea (front of eye) is clear without scarring or disease
- You have not had corneal surgery in the past
- You have not worn contact lenses in the past 2 weeks
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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