Eye protection following cataract surgery: a systematic review
Arjan S Dhoot1, Marko M Popovic2, Soomin Lee1
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie
|December 5, 2021
Summary
Ocular bandages significantly reduce patient discomfort after cataract surgery compared to instant vision. Most patients prefer some form of eye protection post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Variability exists in ophthalmologists' use of postoperative eye protection.
- Common methods include eye shields, patches, ocular bandages, and instant vision.
Approach:
- Systematic literature search of original comparative studies.
- Included studies reported subjective symptoms and postoperative outcomes for eye protection methods.
Key Points:
- Ocular bandages reduced patient-reported pain, foreign-body sensation, photophobia, and tearing compared to other modalities.
- Ocular bandages improved tear film breakup time and corneal wound healing.
- Eye patches and instant vision showed reduced tear film breakup time compared to ocular bandages and eye patches, respectively.
Conclusions:
- Ocular bandages acutely reduce patient-reported symptoms compared to instant vision after cataract surgery.
- Patients generally prefer some form of postoperative eye protection over instant vision.
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