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Comparison of Pregabalin and Placebo Effects in Treating Eye Pain Following Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification Method



Yousefshahi F1 ; Ardakani HM1, 2 ; Sanatkar M1 ; Yekta RA1 ; Takzare A1 ; Espahbodi E1
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  1. 1. Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Pain Medicine, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Acta Medica Iranica Published:2021

Abstract

Cataract surgery sometimes is associated with adverse effects, such as dryness, burning, and patient discomfort. This study evaluates the treatment of dry eye syndrome and pain caused by corneal damage following cataract surgery with pregabalin compared to placebo. In our double-blind clinical trial, a total of 60 cases were divided into two groups. The pain score was assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and the impact of pain and dryness on the patient's performance was evaluated by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The patient's pain score was evaluated postoperatively and followed for six weeks after the procedure. After the sixth week of the study, NRS, BPI, and photophobia in the pregabalin group were significantly different from the placebo group. Pregabalin can significantly reduce chronic and resistant eye pain after cataract surgery. © 2021 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved. Acta Med Iran 2021;59(6):346-350. © 2021 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
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