Management of Dry Eye Disease Pre- and Post-Cataract Surgery: A Personalized Approach

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Ocular Surface Disease

Background:

• Dry eye disease (DED) is frequently associated with cataract surgery.
• Cataract surgery can exacerbate pre-existing DED or induce new DED through corneal nerve damage, ocular surface drying, and medication effects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the perioperative management of DED in patients undergoing cataract surgery.
• To emphasize pre-operative diagnosis and treatment of DED to enhance surgical outcomes and reduce complications.

Main Methods:

• This review synthesizes current understanding of DED pathophysiology post-cataract surgery.
• It focuses on diagnostic advancements and therapeutic strategies for perioperative DED management.

Main Results:

• Effective perioperative DED management is essential for accurate refractive measurements and successful surgical outcomes.
• Failure to address DED can lead to complications, patient dissatisfaction, and reduced quality of life.

Conclusions:

• Early diagnosis and intervention for DED in cataract surgery patients are critical.
• Optimizing DED management improves refractive predictability and minimizes adverse events, enhancing overall patient care.