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Eye patching after cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of short-term corneal oedema.
Gazit Inbal, Dubinsky-Pertzov Biana, Or Lior, Pras Eran, Belkin Avner, Einan-Lifshitz Adi
Acta OphthalmolJun 20205 citationsRandomized Controlled Trial
This study found that eye patching after cataract surgery increases short-term corneal swelling and delays visual recovery. Clinically, avoiding patching may lead to faster visual improvement post-op.