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Comparison of Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5%-Soaked Bandage Contact Lenses Versus Non-Medicated Bandage Contact Lenses on Postoperative Pain Control After Photorefractive Keratectomy
Sponsor: Madina Teaching Hospital Faisalabad
Summary
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a well-established surface ablation procedure for the correction of refractive errors. Despite excellent visual and refractive outcomes, postoperative pain remains a significant concern, particularly during the first few days following surgery. This pain is primarily related to corneal epithelial removal, exposure of subepithelial nerve endings, and the subsequent inflammatory response. Effective pain management is therefore essential to enhance patient comfort, improve compliance with postoperative care, and increase overall surgical satisfaction. Therefore we will compare postoperative pain levels in patients undergoing PRK using ketorolac tromethamine 0.5%-soaked bandage contact lenses versus non-medicated bandage contact lenses.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2026-10-31
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5%-Soaked Bandage Contact Lenses
Soaking Bandage Contact Lenses in ketorolac prior to application may provide sustained drug release at the ocular surface, thereby enhancing postoperative pain control while reducing the need for repeated topical administration.Recent studies have suggested that ketorolac-soaked Bandage Contact Lenses may significantly reduce pain following Photorefractive Keratectomy without adversely affecting epithelial healing
Contact Bandage Lenses
Bandage contact lenses (BCLs) are routinely used after PRK to protect the corneal surface, reduce mechanical irritation from blinking, and promote epithelial healing
Locations (1)
Madina Teaching Hospital Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan