Topical NSAIDS to control pain in clear corneal cataract extraction

This study was conducted to assess the additive efficacy of ophthalmic topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with topical anesthesia in the control of pain associated with clear corneal cataract extraction. The patients who received three days of preoperative topical NSAIDs had a statistically significant decrease in their level of discomfort. We have previously shown that three days of preoperative NSAIDs can reduce postoperative inflammation after cataract surgery. This study demonstrates that ophthalmic topical NSAIDs also decrease discomfort during surgery.