Status:

COMPLETED

Strip Meniscometry in Dry Eye Evaluation

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital Olomouc

Collaborating Sponsors:

Palacky University

Conditions:

Dry Eye

Dry Eye Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Strip meniscometry is a relatively new method for evaluating the tear meniscus. The aim of the study is to evaluate the possible effect of cataract surgery on ocular surface disease and to assess the ...

Detailed Description

Cataract surgery is one of the most successful anterior segment surgeries and usually results in excellent postoperative visual acuity. However, some patients may experience symptoms of dry eye diseas...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age over 18 years
  • performing of pre-operative examination before cataract surgery
  • signed informed consent

Exclusion

  • use of antiglaucoma drugs
  • chronic blepharitis
  • previous viral keratitis
  • previous keratoplasty or laser refractive surgery
  • known systemic disease causing changes on ocular surface (diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disease)
  • use of medication causing changes on ocular surface (antidepressant, beta blockers)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

21 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06120894

Start Date

November 1 2021

End Date

September 30 2022

Last Update

November 7 2023

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Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Olomouc

Olomouc, Czechia