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Studying the Effects of Systane COMPLETE Eye Drops Before and After Cataract Surgery in Patients with Dry Eye
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-24
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
This research focuses on patients with dry eye who are planning to have cataract surgery. It aims to compare corneal astigmatism data before and after using a specific artificial tear called Systane COMPLETE to see how it affects predicting changes in astigmatism after surgery. The study also looks at how using or not using this product influences dry eye symptoms measured by Ocular Surface Disease Index OSDI scores and Non-Invasive Tear Break-Up Time NITBUT. Cataract surgery can worsen dry eye symptoms and impact measurements important for lens correction during surgery, which this study seeks to address. Participants are divided into two groups an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group uses Systane COMPLETE one month before cataract surgery and continues using it for one month starting one week after surgery. The control group meets the same age and dry eye criteria but does not receive any treatment. This extension study follows up on an earlier trial and adds a post-surgery period to assess the effects of Systane COMPLETE on eye measurements and dry eye symptoms. Participants will undergo assessments before and after surgery, including measurements of corneal astigmatism, refractive power, and biometry parameters. They will also complete questionnaires about dry eye symptoms OSDI and have their tear stability measured NITBUT. The study monitors changes from before treatment to one to two months after using Systane COMPLETE. The total planned enrollment is 140 participants, with equal numbers in each group. Researchers aim to improve management of dry eye and astigmatism prediction in cataract surgery patients.
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Brief Title
Optimizing the Ocular Surface With Systane COMPLETE Pre- and Post-operatively in Patients With Dry Eye Planning for Cataract Surgery: An Extension Study of Optimizing the Ocular Surface With Systane COMPLETE in Patients With Dry Eye Planning for Cataract Surgery
Research Team
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Chiun Ho Hou, Ph.D
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