The purpose of this study is to determine if measurements for cataract surgery are improved with use of additional lubrication with artificial tears. The research study is being done to optimize measurements and provide patients with the best visual outcomes after cataract surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
1 drop 4 times a day for 14 days
Weill Cornell Ophthalmology
New York, New York, United States
Change in Baseline in Keratometry Values (K1 and K2)
The change in keratometry (K) values (K1 and K2) in all subjects
Time frame: Baseline, Day 14
Change in Baseline in Axis of Astigmatism
The change in axis of astigmatism in all subjects
Time frame: Baseline, Day 14
Change in Baseline Calculated Intraocular Lens Power
The change in intraocular lens power calculation in all subjects
Time frame: Baseline, Day 14
Change in Keratometry Values (K1 and K2) in Ocular Surface Disease Subjects
The change in keratometry (K) values (K1 and K2) in a subset of subjects that were positive for ocular surface disease on the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) modified Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED2) questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, Day 14
Change in Axis of Astigmatism in Ocular Surface Disease Subjects
The change in axis of corneal astigmatism in a subset of subjects that were positive for ocular surface disease on the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) modified Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED2) questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, Day 14
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