Cataract surgery is on the rise in the global aging population.1 Dry eye disease (DED) is one form of ocular surface disease (OSD) whose incidence rises with age. 1 Nearly 87% of DED patients who undergo cataract surgery experience symptoms post-surgery, and 50% show indications of ocular surface damage on corneal staining.

2 Cataract surgery outcomes can be significantly improved by paying close attention to the pre-operative care of ocular surface health. 2