Title of article :
Comparison of Pregabalin and Placebo Effects in Treating Eye Pain Following Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification Method
Author/Authors :
Yousefshahi ، Fardin Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Majedi Ardakani ، Hossein Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Department of Pain Medicine - School of Medicine, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Sanatkar ، Mehdi Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Atef yekta ، Reza Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Takzare ، Alireza Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Espahbodi ، Ebrahim Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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.
Keywords :
Pregabalin , Eye pain , Cataract surgery
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
