Effect of Topical Brimonidine on Post Cataract Surgery Corneal Edema

Summary

Most patients undergoing cataract surgery suffer from corneal edema after the surgery. Brimonidine drops are a well known and safe Anti-glaucoma medication. the investigators have made several clinical observations that patients receiving Brimonidine drops had a faster resolution of their corneal edema even if they had normal intra-ocular pressure. The investigators believe that administering topical Brimonidine to patients with significant post operative corneal edema will hasten the resolution of their corneal edema.

Timeline

Start

2009-01

Primary completion

2010-01

Completion

2010-01

Drugs

Indications