Dr. DEEPAK MISHRA

Dr. HEMENDRA SINGH, DR. TANMAY SRIVASTAV, Dr. DEEPAK MISHRA, Dr. PRASHANT BHUSHAN

Abstract

Purpose:The objective of study was to find out the incidence and pattern of dry eye after cataract surgery.Methods:This was a hospital based study carried out for twelve months.Total of 120 eyes were taken and divided in two groups:Group 1 underwent manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS) and Group 2 underwent phacoemulsification.Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire,tear break-up time (TBUT) and Schirmer test were used to record type of dry eye.Results:Study included 36.5% men with mean age of 59(±8.3)years.There were 42.10% and 22.72% dry eyes in SICS and phacoemulsification groups,respectively at one week postoperative follow-up which was statistically significant. There were significant differences in TBUT at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively.Conclusion:Incidence of dry eye is higher in SICS than phacoemulsification due to tear film instability. We should evaluate patients both before and after cataract surgery to prevent further damage to the ocular surface.