Cataract Surgery May Cause Dry Eye, Indicates Meta-Analysis

TOPLINE: According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months postoperatively. However, the effect of cataract surgery on other measures of dry eye is unclear, with inconsistent outcomes across studies. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review of 20 observational studies with 1694 eyes published … Read more