Clinical Guidelines

Dry Eye After Cataract Surgery

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  • February 16, 2026

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    Dry eye disease is common post-cataract surgery.

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    MSICS may worsen tear film stability compared to phacoemulsification.

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    Both techniques show acute deterioration of ocular surface health.

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    Symptoms remained significantly worse at Day 60 post-surgery.

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    OSDI and Schirmer tests are effective for monitoring DED during recovery.

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