Eyelid Taping With or Without Eye Drops During Surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two simple methods to protect your eyes during general anesthesia surgery: taping your eyelids shut alone, or taping plus lubricating eye drops. The goal is to prevent corneal (front of the eye) damage that can occur when your eyes dry out under anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years
- Scheduled for elective (planned, non-urgent) surgery that is NOT on your eyes
- Surgery will be under general anesthesia lasting 30–180 minutes
- You will be lying flat on your back during surgery
- No recent eye infections, dry eye disease, or inflammatory eye conditions
- No eye surgery or serious eye injury in your past
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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