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ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2014

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the prevention of cystoid macular edema after uneventful cataract surgery.

Nicolás E Quintana, Alejandro R Allocco, Julia A Ponce, Mauricio Gb Magurno

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Article in Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05626478 (Assessing eFficacy and Safety of DEXTENZA 0.4 mg inseRt in Conjunction With Topical Drop Regimen Treating Pain and inflamMation Following Cataract Surgery Compared to SOC Topical Drop Regimen), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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NCT05626478 phase4completednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Assessing eFficacy and Safety of DEXTENZA 0.4 mg inseRt in Conjunction With Topical Drop Regimen Treating Pain and inflamMation Following Cataract Surgery Compared to SOC Topical Drop Regimen

TypeinterventionalSponsorNicole Fram M.D.Ran2023 to 2025Enrolled50ConditionsCorneal Edema, Corneal Defect, Anterior Chamber Inflammation, Ocular PainArmsDextenza 0.4Mg Ophthalmic Insert, Prednisolone Acetate 1% Oph Susp, Prolensa 0.07% Ophthalmic Solution
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nicolás E QuintanaInstituto Santa Lucía, Paraná, Argentina.
Alejandro R AlloccoInstituto Santa Lucía, Paraná, Argentina.
Julia A PonceInstituto Santa Lucía, Paraná, Argentina.
Mauricio Gb MagurnoInstituto Santa Lucía, Paraná, Argentina.
Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química · AR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCystoid macular edema (CME) remains an important complication after cataract surgery. There is no consensus about how to prevent this frequent complication. The purpose of this study was to conceive an effective anti-inflammatory strategy using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) together with regular treatment with corticosteroids to prevent CME and improve visual acuity after cataract surgery in patients without risk factors. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe searched the PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases focused on prospective, controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trials published in the last 10 years, with a minimum follow-up of 4 weeks.

resultsA total of nine clinical trials, one systematic review, and two reviews satisfied our search criteria. Most studies highlighted that NSAIDs are as powerful as corticosteroids to diminish postoperative inflammation, and demonstrated an additional benefit when used in combination with standard corticosteroid postsurgical therapy. In addition, the use of NSAIDs in the perioperative period seems to significantly improve the outcome after surgery and helps prevent CME in low-risk patients.

conclusionThe prophylactic use of NSAIDs in combination with the standard postoperative steroid scheme appears to be a positive course of action for preventing CME after cataract surgery. We suggest a therapeutic scheme based on the administration of one drop four times a day, beginning the day before surgery and for 4 weeks after the procedure. It is also advisable to administer one drop every 15 minutes in the hour prior to surgery in order to obtain better anti-inflammatory efficacy.

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cataract surgeryCMEcystoid macular edemanon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsNSAIDs

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PMID25028534
PMCPMC4077861
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