ArticleIndian journal of ophthalmology2023
Tear film dysfunction after clear corneal phacoemulsification in diabetics and non-diabetics.
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- Nomogram-based risk stratification for postoperative dry eye in diabetic cataract patients and its application in tiered nursing care.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Visual Outcomes and Complication Profiles of Phacoemulsification in Diabetic Versus Non-diabetic Patients.Cureus · 2026Review
- Ocular surface changes and corneal epithelial remodeling after cataract surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes: a case-control study.BMC ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Effect of different incisions on dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery in diabetic patients.BMC ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Impact of Hyperglycemia on Tear Film and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
Purpose: A prospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary eye care centre to study the incidence of tear film dysfunction and its recovery in diabetics and non-diabetics after clear corneal phacoemulsification. Methods: A total of 50 diabetics and 50 non-diabetics underwent clear corneal phacoemuslfication. Schirmer's I test (SIT), tear film break-up time (TBUT), corneal staining, tear meniscus height (TMH), and ocular surface disease index (OSDI) assessment were done preoperatively, postoperatively at 7 days, 1 month, and 3 months in both groups to assess tear film function. Results: Both groups showed decreased SIT and TBUT values on postoperative Day 7, after which they gradually improved. SIT and TBUT values in diabetics were significantly lower than that in non-diabetics postoperatively (P < 0.001). SIT in non-diabetics reached baseline levels at postoperative 3 months. OSDI scores reached peak levels in both groups on postoperative Day 7, but were higher in diabetics than non-diabetics (P < 0.001). OSDI scores gradually improved over 3 months but remained over baseline levels in both groups. Corneal staining was positive in 22% diabetics and 8% non-diabetics at postoperative Day 7. However, none of the patients had corneal staining at 3 months. Tear meniscus height (TMH) did not reveal any significant difference between the two groups at any time interval. Conclusion: We concluded that tear film dysfunction after clear corneal incision occurs in both groups, but is more severe and recovers more slowly in diabetics than non-diabetics.
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