Dry eye symptoms following cataract surgery.
This randomized, controlled clinical study demonstrates the development of dry eye-type symptoms after routine cataract extraction, and shows that topical cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion can reduce the occurrence of these symptoms after cataract surgery. Based on these results, a regimen of pre- and postoperative topical cyclosporine should be considered for cataract patients who have dry eyes or who are at risk of developing dry eye. This paper presents the study methodology and results, and discusses implications for care of cataract patients so as to improve the quality of vision after surgery and to maximize patient satisfaction with the procedure.
Roberts
Calvin W
CW
Department of Ophthalmology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA. croberts@med.cornell.edu
Elie
Eleanor R
ER
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016037:Single-Blind Method
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D016572:Cyclosporine