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Cataract surgery can cause ocular surface discomfort, especially in older adults. Prophylactic cyclosporine eye drops may improve outcomes by reducing inflammation and improving ocular surface homeostasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Immunology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Cataract surgery dissatisfaction is linked to ocular surface discomfort.
  • Age-related parainflammation contributes to post-surgical ocular surface issues.
  • A significant percentage of patients experience discomfort after cataract surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate ocular surface discomfort following cataract surgery failure.
  • Examine the role of age-related parainflammation in post-surgical discomfort.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic immune-modulating management.

Main Methods:

  • A monocentric, prospective, randomized, open-label trial involving 100 cataract patients.
  • Patients >75 years received either no treatment, cyclosporine A 0.1% cationic emulsion (CE), or CE lubricating eye drops pre-surgery.
  • Outcomes assessed included postoperative ocular surface failure and the impact of prophylactic cyclosporine therapy.

Main Results:

  • Older patients (>75 years) showed more severe ocular surface signs and symptoms.
  • Cyclosporine A 0.1% CE significantly reduced dry eye symptoms, hyperemia, and meibomian gland dysfunction.
  • Prophylactic cyclosporine reduced inflammatory markers (HLADR, ICAM-1, IL-6) and improved tear break-up time.

Conclusions:

  • Cataract surgery can lead to ocular surface failure and persistent inflammation (InflammAging) in older adults.
  • Prophylactic cyclosporine A 0.1% CE eye drops improve ocular surface homeostasis.
  • Immune-modulating therapy shows promise in preventing post-cataract surgery ocular surface complications.