Can medication be used to reduce corneal swelling after cataract surgery?

Yes: Yes. There is a medication called muro 128 5% or the generic name is sodium chloride 5% solution. It's a concentrated form of salt that draws out the additional fluid from the cornea and helps "clear" the cornea faster.

Yes: Usually with time the swelling will improve. Typically we use anti-inflammatories such as steroids and nsaids. Muro or nacl can be used for bullous keratopathy. Speed of improvement is affected by endothelial cell counts and age.

Very often: When patients have post-cataract surgery swelling, in the majority of cases it is gone within a few days with the aid of non-steroidal and steroid drops to reduce the discomfort and inflammation associated with the procedure. However, sometimes, due to an underlying condition (ex. Fuchs endothelial dystrophy) the swelling may linger and may require partial thickness transplantation, called dsaek.

Yes : Steroids are generally effective to reduce post op swelling. Muro128 which is a saline drop can also be used.

Yes: Some prescription drops are needed after every cataract surgery. Sometimes this is not enough, and over-the-counter drops and ointments known as muro 128 are needed. These are kept behind the counter, not in the eye care isle, because they should only be used by patients who have specific advise to do so.

Corneal swelling: Corneal swelling after cataract surgery resolves with standard topical medications and a little time (few days typically). Rarely, the swelling may not resolve and corneal surgery may be needed.