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The Role of NSAIDs in the Management of Postoperative Ophthalmic Inflammation

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Recent advances in cataract surgery, such as phacoemulsification, small-incision surgery and advances in foldable intraocular lenses, have resulted in the decrease of physical trauma associated with cataract surgery. The decrease in the physical surgical trauma decreases the release of prostaglandins, which are the main players in postoperative ocular inflammation. However, postoperative inflammation continues to be a cause of patient discomfort, delayed recovery and, in some cases, suboptimal visual results. Left untreated, this inflammation might interfere with patients’ rehabilitation and/or contribute to the development of other complications, such as cystoid macular oedema.

NSAIDs are commercially available, in topical or systemic formulations, for the prophylaxis and treatment of ocular conditions. Topically applied NSAIDs are commonly used in the management and prevention of non-infectious ocular inflammation and cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery. They are also used in the management of pain following refractive surgery and in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Despite their chemical heterogeneity, all NSAIDs share the similar therapeutic property of inhibiting the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme. The appeal of using NSAIDs in the treatment of ocular inflammation hinges on the complications associated with corticosteroids, the other commonly used therapy for ophthalmic inflammation.

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The author would like to acknowledge Heba Costandy, MD, MS, for medical writing contributions. No sources of funding were used to assist in the preparation of this manuscript. Dr Colin has served as a clinical investigator on studies supported by Alcon, Chauvin, Bausch & Lomb and Thea.

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Colin, J. The Role of NSAIDs in the Management of Postoperative Ophthalmic Inflammation. Drugs 67, 1291–1308 (2007). https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-200767090-00004

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