This study will determine the incidence and severity of dry eye in patients undergoing cataract surgery as determined by grade on the International Task Force (ITF) scale.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
The Center for Excellence in Eye Care
Miami, Florida, United States
Incidence of dry eye as evaluated by grade on ITF (International Task Force) level.
Time frame: One study visit
TBUT (tear break-up time), OSDI (Ocular surface disease index), corneal staining with fluorescein, conjunctival staining with lissamine, Schirmer's, and a patient questionnaire. These are all standard operations of care.
Time frame: One study visit
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