Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of a Pre-cataract Surgical Ocular Hygiene Regime on Microbial Load, Tear Osmolarity, Dry Eye, and Inflammatory Markers
Lead Sponsor:
Uptown Eye Specialists
Collaborating Sponsors:
WIlliam Osler Health Systems
Forsee Canada
Conditions:
Dry Eye
Dry Eye Syndromes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study assesses the impact of two differing ocular hygiene regimens prior to cataract surgery. The first regimen includes an omega-3 supplement and the second without, and both include an at-home ...
Detailed Description
Prospective interventional study assessing the impact of two ocular hygiene regimens, with and without Omega-3, on microbial load, inflammation, tear osmolarity, and dry eye metrics and disease for pa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
68 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05990712
Start Date
September 1 2023
End Date
January 1 2024
Last Update
August 14 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Uptown Eye
Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6Y 0P6