Patient: Tear film issues resulting in poor visual outcomes are a major cause of dissatisfaction after cataract surgery. There is no universal best preoperative algorithm for managing the ocular surface prior to surgery. Industry: Recent advances in tear/cornea imaging and refractive cataract surgery such as multifocal intraocular lenses will be advantageous to patients only if tear film issues can be addressed. Society: Cataract surgery is the most common ophthalmic surgery done in Singapore and worldwide. Improving vision by attending to tear film problems improves quality of life.
Phase 1: Investigate the impact of ocular surface disease (OSD) on post-operative outcomes in cataract surgery. Phase 1A: Longitudinal interventional parallel group study; small cohort to determine the impact of moderate dry eye for at-risk patient groups. Phase 1B: Longitudinal interventional parallel group study; larger cohort of to compare outcomes based on different IOL types.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
110
Singapore Eye Research Institute
Singapore, Singapore
RECRUITINGPrimary outcome
Postoperative uncorrected visual acuity and repeatability of Biometry and Keratometry
Time frame: From pre-op to Post Operative 3 to 6 weeks
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