Lacrifill treatment for dry eyes before cataract surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a treatment called Lacrifill can help improve dry eye symptoms in patients preparing for cataract surgery. Lacrifill is designed to keep the eye surface moist and healthy during the surgical process.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with dry eye disease based on eye exams (symptoms, tear break-up time, or surface damage)
- You have not had eye surgery within the last 6 months
- You have not started any new dry eye medications or changed your current routine within the last month
- You have never had punctal plugs (tiny inserts in tear ducts) or cautery (heat treatment) of tear ducts
- You do not have active inflammation or other cornea problems unrelated to dry eyes
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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