Risk factors and nomogram-based prediction of dry eye disease following intraocular lens implantation in cataract patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative dry eye disease (DED) is a common complication following cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, adversely affecting ocular comfort and visual outcomes. Identifying risk factors and developing predictive models may facilitate targeted interventions and improved patient management.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted involving 376 cataract patients who underwent phacoemulsification with IOL implantation between January 2021 and December 2024. Patients were divided into a DED group (n = 158) and a non- DED group (n = 218) based on clinical evaluation, including the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), tear meniscus height (TMH), tear film break-up time (BUT), Schirmer I test (SIt), and fluorescein staining (FL) scores. Ris

SUBMITTER: Xu HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature