Dry eye symptoms following cataract surgery.

This randomized, controlled clinical study demonstrates the development of dry eye-type symptoms after routine cataract extraction, and shows that topical cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion can reduce the occurrence of these symptoms after cataract surgery. Based on these results, a regimen of pre- and postoperative topical cyclosporine should be considered for cataract patients who have dry eyes or who are at risk of developing dry eye. This paper presents the study methodology and results, and discusses implications for care of cataract patients so as to improve the quality of vision after surgery and to maximize patient satisfaction with the procedure.