Health Condition 1: H00-H59- Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: nil: nil
Control Intervention1: nil: nil
Sponsors
Dept of OphthalmologyKasturba Hospital Kasturba Medical college Manipal
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Anyone fit for cataract surgery and is undergoing surgery at KH, manipal .who is willing and consented to be part of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with lid disorders such as untreated meibomian gland disease; blepharitis;lag ophthalmos; bells palsy; and connective tissue disorders already been diagnosed with dry eye disease. Any complication during the surgery or any modification to the surgery. If the patient is on any topical medication including lubricants. Any ocular condition such as uveitis, glaucoma or corneal diseases. History of trauma to the eye
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome measures include post-operative changes in OSDI scoring, ST-I, TBUT , LG staining and the correlation of the dry eye signs and symptoms with age, chronic disease presence, medications; site of the corneal incision; duration of exposure to microscopic light; C.D.E. value; type of lubricating eye drops used or not used. Timepoint: patient will be evaluated at pre-operative visit ,post surgery follow up at 2 weeks and at 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome measures include post-operative changes in OSDI scoring, ST-I, TBUT , LG staining and the correlation of the dry eye signs and symptoms with age, chronic disease presence, medications; site of the corneal incision; duration of exposure to microscopic light; C.D.E. value; type of lubricating eye drops used or not used.Timepoint: 3 month post surgery if patient is willing for follow up | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vriti Suneja
Kasturba medical college ,Manipal
Outcome results
None listed