Clinical Trial

Comparison of Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5%-Soaked Bandage Contact Lenses Versus Non-Medicated Bandage Contact Lenses on Postoperative Pain Control After Photorefractive Keratectomy

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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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07705763
Lead Sponsor Madina Teaching Hospital Faisalabad
Conditions Refraction Error, Photorefractive Keratectomy
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-08-01
Primary Completion 2026-10-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-15