Evaluation of dry eye pre and post phacoemulsification in diabetic patients.

Three months after cataract surgery, significant improvements in OSDI scores, TBUT, and Schirmer's test values were observed, indicating a recovery in dry eye status. Diabetic patients experienced more pronounced early postoperative changes but demonstrated comparable recovery trends to non-diabetics by three months. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring dry eye parameters in diabetics, particularly during the early postoperative period, to optimise outcomes and patient satisfaction.