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Dry eye after refractive surgery.

R T Ang1, D A Dartt, K Tsubota

  • 1Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|August 17, 2001
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Refractive surgery like photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis can cause dry eye due to decreased corneal sensation, leading to reduced tear production. This complication is usually temporary, and treatments like artificial tears can help manage symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Ocular Surface Disease

Background:

  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are common refractive surgeries.
  • Postoperative dry eye is a known complication of these procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the incidence, causes, and management of dry eye after PRK and LASIK.
  • To inform patients about this potential complication.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract does not specify methods but discusses clinical manifestations and etiological factors.
  • Clinical findings include increased dry eye symptoms and abnormal dry eye test results (Schirmer test, tear break-up time).

Main Results:

  • Decreased corneal sensation is the primary cause of reduced tear production post-surgery.

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  • Other contributing factors include increased evaporation, inflammation, and medication toxicity.
  • Dry eye can transiently impair wound healing and corneal optical quality.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patients undergoing PRK or LASIK should be counseled about the risk of postoperative dry eye.
    • Artificial tears and punctal plugs are effective in managing dry eye symptoms.