article · BMC Ophthalmology
Phacoemulsification surgery can cause post-operative deterioration in the tear film, which starts within a week of the procedure, followed by gradual recovery over the next weeks and months. The phacoemulsification procedure mainly affects the tear break-up time and tear meniscus height. Both the lipid layer and meibomian glands are not affected.
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03542-2
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