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Evaluation of Tear Film Dysfunction and Dry Eye Disease after Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery

Dr. Swati Bansal, Dr. Nupur Suman, Dr. Pushpalata Chaturvedi, Dr. Ruchi Saxena, Dr. Jyostna, Dr. Priya Singh

Department of Ophthalmology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Science, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India; Head of Department, Department of Ophthalmology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Science, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India; Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Science, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India; Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Science, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Volume / Issue6 / 3 (July-September 2025)
Pages217-221
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  • Received04 July 2025
  • Accepted03 August 2025
  • Published

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Abstract

Dry eye disease (DED) represents one of the most common complications following cataract surgery, significantly impacting patient quality of life and visual outcomes. This prospective study evaluated tear film dysfunction and dry eye symptoms in 180 patients who underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation over a 12-month follow-up period. Patients were assessed using comprehensive tear film evaluation including Schirmer's test, tear break-up time (TBUT), ocular surface disease index (OSDI), and fluorescein staining at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-operatively. Results demonstrated a significant increase in dry eye symptoms and tear film instability during the first 3 months post-surgery, with 67.2% of patients developing new-onset dry eye or experiencing worsening of pre-existing symptoms. The mean OSDI score increased from 18.4±12.3 pre-operatively to 42.7±18.9 at 1 month (p<0.001), while TBUT decreased from 8.2±3.1 seconds to 5.1±2.4 seconds (p<0.001). Recovery patterns showed gradual improvement after 3 months, though 35% of patients continued to experience persistent dry eye symptoms at 12 months. Risk factors for post-operative dry eye included advanced age, female gender, pre-existing meibomian gland dysfunction, longer surgical duration, and concurrent topical medication use. These findings underscore the importance of pre-operative dry eye screening, appropriate patient counseling, and implementation of prophylactic and therapeutic strategies to minimize post-surgical ocular surface complications.

Keywords

Dry Eye DiseaseCataract SurgeryTear Film DysfunctionOcular Surface Disease IndexTear Break-Up TimePost-Operative Complications

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How to Cite

Bansal, S., Suman, N., Chaturvedi, P., Saxena, R., Jyostna, & Singh, P. (2025). Evaluation of Tear Film Dysfunction and Dry Eye Disease after Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 6(3), 217-221. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2025.6.3.217-221

Bansal, Swati, et al. "Evaluation of Tear Film Dysfunction and Dry Eye Disease after Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 6, no. 3, 2025, pp. 217-221. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2025.6.3.217-221.

Bansal, S., Suman, N., Chaturvedi, P., Saxena, R., Jyostna and Singh, P. (2025) 'Evaluation of Tear Film Dysfunction and Dry Eye Disease after Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 6(3), pp. 217-221. doi: 10.54660/IJMBHR.2025.6.3.217-221.

Bansal S, Suman N, Chaturvedi P, Saxena R, Jyostna, Singh P. Evaluation of Tear Film Dysfunction and Dry Eye Disease after Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2025;6(3):217-221. doi:10.54660/IJMBHR.2025.6.3.217-221

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