According to the Prospective
Health Assessment of Cataract Patients Ocular Surface (PHACO) Study some 60-75% of a cataract aged population had a
meaningful deficiency in their tear film testing. Further, although cataract
surgery is quite friendly to the cornea, it does require and incision which has
the potential to temporarily interrupt corneal nerves responsible for reflex
tearing and tear film integrity as well. This along with some of the solutions
used during the cataract procedure can indeed result in a dry eye.
Symptoms
& Treatment of Dry Eye after Cataract Surgery
The symptoms of dry eye that one might
experience after cataract surgery could include fluctuations of vision,
dryness, grittiness, tearing, burning and a general tiredness as well as an
overall sandy feeling. The good news is that for the vast majority of patients
with dry eye there are potentially helpful treatment options that include
specialized artificial tear lubricants and solutions, tiny punctal plugs to
help you retain tears and prescription medication that stimulates production of
your own tears. In addition there are more technological approaches such as
lasers and other methods to treating underlying blepharitis, eyelid gland
problems or eyelid inflammation that can contribute to dry eye as well.
If
you or someone you know has a question about the symptoms and treatment
of dry eye after cataract surgery, please call The Eye Care & Surgery
Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center
or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
The Eye
Care & Surgery Center is staffed by a team of Board Certified NJ
Ophthalmologists who are subspecialty Fellowship trained New Jersey eye
surgeons, Opticians, technical and administrative
staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, surgery for cataracts, intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction
such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of
cornea disease including cornea transplants, diagnosis and treatment of
diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration
(AMD) and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, reconstructive and
cosmetic facial surgery including eyelid surgery and facial and skin
rejuvenation as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses,
eyewear and optical services.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is a leading New Jersey eye care practice with offices at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830
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