Health Condition 1: H259- Unspecified age-related cataract
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr ABU SAQUIB AFZAL HAQUE
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients 40 years of age and older are undergoing phacoemulsification cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation without any problems 2)willingness to cooperate with follow-up visits and give informed consent. the capacity to comprehend and reply to surveys about dry eye symptoms
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient having DED excluded in order to distinguish DED caused by Phacoemulsification cataract surgery from preexisting condition. 2. History of conditions affecting the surface of the eyes, such as allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, or pterygium. 3. Trauma to the operating eye or prior eye operations. 4. Systemic diseases such Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus that are known to impact tear production. 5. Patients those who wear contact lenses. 6. Use of systemic drugs such as Amiodarone, Busulfan, Steroid 7. A cataract that develops due to factors other than aging, such as trauma, uveitis, or medication side effects 8. Glaucoma and patient having pre-existing ocular diseases such as conjunctivitis, keratitis 9. Radiation and chemical burns. 10. Patient with previous ocular surgeries as SMILE, LASIK, KERATOPLASTY 11. Use of topical eye drugs particularly antihistamine within three months following surgery, except for common postoperative drops like antibiotics and steroids
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the health of the ocular surface and the stability of the tear film before and after phacoemulsification surgery using metrics such as Schirmers test, TBUT, corneal staining, within the time of 3 monthsTimepoint: Baseline, Post operative 1st week, 4th weeks, 12th weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the association of demographic elements for dry eye diseaseTimepoint: Baseline, Post operative 1st weeks, 4th weeks, 12th weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Abu Saquib Afzal Haque
NETAJI SUBHAS MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Outcome results
None listed