%A DUAN Lian, MENG FanlanReview,DANG GuangfuGuidance %T Effect of dry eye on refractive cataract surgery %0 Journal Article %D 2022 %J Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University %R 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2022.381 %P 1-6 %V 36 %N 6 %U {http://ebhyxbwk.njournal.sdu.edu.cn/CN/abstract/article_3093.shtml} %8 %X Dry eye is an ocular surface disease characterized by tear film homeostasis imbalance due to various factors. Dry eye is often accompanied by tear film instability, elevated tear osmolality, ocular surface inflammatory damage, and ocular surface nerve sensory abnormalities. With the environmental pollution, the popularity of video terminals, and the change in lifestyle, dry eye has become one of the most common ophthalmic diseases in clinical practice significantly affecting the visual health and quality of life. The incidence of dry eye has increased annually, and more commonly affects the younger population. With the continuous development in cataract surgery technology and intraocular lenses, refractive cataract surgery has been accepted by more doctors and patients and has achieved satisfactory results. However, in clinical practice, there are still some disgruntled patients. Dry eye is an important and common reason for the reduction in satisfaction. Different interventions for dry eye in the perioperative period of patients undergoing refractive cataract surgery directly affect the accuracy of intraocular lens measurement and the stability of the postoperative refractive state. This paper reviews the incidence of dry eye in cataract patients, the risk factors for dry eye, the impact of dry eye on refractive cataract surgery, the impact of preoperative dry eye intervention on refractive cataract surgery, and therapy for postoperative patients with dry eye. This study highlights the importance of dry eye in refractive cataract surgery and the scientific and reasonable way of dealing with this condition. It is an efficient measure to improve the safety, accuracy, and patient satisfaction of refractive cataract surgery.