The Effect of a Pre-cataract Surgical Ocular Hygiene Regime on Microbial Load, Tear Osmolarity, Dry Eye, and Inflammatory Markers
Dry Eye, Dry Eye Syndromes, Cataract
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Dry Eye focused on measuring Pre-operative, Ocular hygiene, Omega 3, Microbial load, Inflammation, Tear osmolarity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients 18 or older who underwent cataract surgical ocular hygiene treatment regimen prior to cataract surgery. Patients of all severity of dry eye will be included. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with any other ocular comorbidities (glaucoma, iritis, traumatic eye injury, known systemic autoimmune diseases, immune disorders, anti-inflammatory medications, blood disorders (eg. altered white counts), prior surgery, prior traumatic eye injury, previous dry eye interventions such as ocular plugs, radiofrequency, and IPL). Patients who have any complications arise during the cataract surgery. Patients with altered mental state and cannot provide informed consent.
Sites / Locations
- Uptown Eye
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Omega-3
No Omega-3
Participants in this arm will take oral omega-3 supplement for 4 weeks pre-operatively and 4 weeks post-operatively. They will also receive the Zocular intervention in clinic and the lid wipe and Thealoz eyedrops at home.
Participants in this arm will not take oral omega-3 supplement. They will only receive the Zocular intervention in clinic and the lid wipe and Thealoz eyedrops at home.