Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years of age. * Have the potential of 20/40 visual acuity or better post-cataract surgery. * have cataract surgery scheduled for both eyes * Corneal staining score of ≥3 on the original National Eye Institute (NEI; 0-15 total score) staining scale in the study eye. * willing to discontinue contact lens throughout the study? * pre-treatment OSDI scores of ≤12 (asymptomatic)? Exclusion Criteria: * Known systemic health conditions that are known to alter tear film physiology (e.g., primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome)? * History of ocular surgery within the past 12 months (excluding cataract surgery) * Anticipated complications from cataract surgery in either eye? * History of severe ocular trauma, active ocular infection or inflammation that is not dry eye-related? * Used Accutane or is currently using ocular medications/treatments outside of study treatments? Artificial tears will be allowed. * Physical meibomian gland treatment withing 1 month of enrollment? * Having any conditions or are in a situation, which in the investigator's opinion, may put the subject at significant risk, may confound the study results, or may significantly interfere with their participation in the study. * Currently pregnant or breast feeding