Pre- and Post-cataract Surgery Blinking Rate as an Evaluative Indicator of Clinical Outcome

Phacoemulsification provided faster and superior visual recovery but was associated with reduced tear secretion, whereas SICS preserved ocular surface comfort despite slower visual rehabilitation. Blink rate reduction and TBUT improvement emerged as simple, non-invasive indicators of postoperative ocular surface stability, supporting their incorporation into cataract surgery outcome assessment.