Dry eye drops may sharpen cataract surgery outcomes
NCT ID NCT06346340
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Miebo eye drops, used before and after cataract surgery, can improve the accuracy of lens measurements and final vision in people with dry eye. Participants apply the drops four times daily for about 30 days before surgery and again for 30 days after. The goal is to see if treating dry eye leads to better surgical outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Miebo (eye drops)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that treating dry eye before cataract surgery improves the accuracy of lens measurements and final vision.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, open-label study, so results may be less reliable than a blinded trial. The benefit may not apply to all dry eye patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Somersworth, New Hampshire, 03878, United States
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Petaluma, California, 92954, United States
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Largo, Florida, 33770, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63131, United States
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Laguna Hills, California, 92655, United States
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Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, United States
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57108, United States
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Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308, United States
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Sacramento, California, 94206, United States
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, United States
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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