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Optimization of the Ocular Surface Through Treatment of Ocular Surface Disease Before Ophthalmic Surgery: A Narrative
Barry Schechter1, Francis Mah2
1Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute, 1717 Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426, USA. baschechter@me.com.
Abstract:
Ocular surface disease commonly exists in individuals requiring ophthalmic surgery and may compromise the structure and function of ocular surface components. Ophthalmic surgery may further affect the ocular surface by injuring the epithelium and sensory nerves, disrupting the tear film, or causing local inflammation. Medical management of ocular surface disease prior to ophthalmic surgery aids in reducing inflammation, resolving infection, improving epithelial pathology, stabilizing the tear film, and easing patient symptoms, promoting positive long-term outcomes and minimizing the incidence of postoperative complications. This review summarizes frequently encountered ocular surface diseases and available preoperative medical management options, discusses common ophthalmic surgeries and their effects on the ocular surface, examines potential postoperative complications, and defines recommendations for postoperative ocular surface maintenance.
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