Intraoperative Use of a Topical Anesthetic Gel Versus Balanced Salt Solution During Cataract Surgery: Effects on Corneal Structure and Ocular Surface.

J Clin Med · 2026 · PMC12985571 · PMID 41827408

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did not reach statistical significancep = 0.147not close (p > 0.1)

Although OSDI values were consistently higher in the BSS group at both day 5 and day 15, these differences did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.147 and p = 0.056, respectively). 4.

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showed a trendno p-value reported

NI-BUT Schirmer I, and OSDI showed a trend toward faster recovery in the gel group than in the BSS group.

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