Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 years or older, * Without hearing or cognitive impairments, * Without any neurological conditions that would prevent squeezing a stress ball, * Without any physical limitations in the hands or arms that would prevent squeezing a stress ball, * Individuals undergoing cataract surgery for the first time will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age, * Change in anesthesia type during surgery (from topical anesthesia to general anesthesia) * Patients scheduled for cataract surgery under general anesthesia, * Patients with psychiatric disorders, * Patients diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension, * Patients who used any analgesic or anxiolytic prior to surgery will not be included in the study.