Dry eye after Phacoemulsification surgery and related factors
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https://doi.org/10.34071/jmp.2025.5.7Abstract
Background: Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disorder of the ocular surface that causes significant discomfort for patients. Phacoemulsification surgery alters the morphology of the tear film, potentially leading to dry eye or exacerbating existing dry eye symptoms. If left untreated, this condition can reduce patients’ quality of life and visual function.
Objectives: (1) To survey changes in dry eye-related parameters in patients after phacoemulsification surgery. (2) To evaluate factors associated with dry eye in patients following phacoemulsification surgery.
Methods: A prospective descriptive study was conducted on 57 eyes of cataract patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.
Results: The mean values of the OSDI score, Schirmer test, and FBUT test were 12.35 ± 4.01; 10.44 ± 6.51 mm, and 6.98 ± 3.21 s, respectively, at one week postoperatively. The incidence of dry eye at one week after surgery was 54.4%. The dry eye rate gradually decreased, and dry eye test indices recovered to near preoperative levels by one month. There was a statistically significant difference between the incidence of dry eye and light exposure time.
Conclusion: Phacoemulsification surgery may cause dry eye, affecting the results of postoperative dry eye tests. The duration of exposure to the surgical microscope light is a risk factor contributing to the development of dry eye after phacoemulsification.
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