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Optimizing pain management and pupil dilation in cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of phenylephrine/ketorolac (OMIDRIA®).

Mohamed Abo Zeid, Amr Elrosasy, Kareem Khalefa, Mohamed Elhadary, Shrouk F Mohamed, Amr Elkelany, Hashem Abu Serhan

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Mohamed Abo ZeidFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Amr ElrosasyFaculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Kareem KhalefaFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Mohamed ElhadaryCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, 2713, Doha, Qatar.
Shrouk F MohamedFaculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Amr ElkelanyFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Hashem Abu SerhanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar. HAbuserhan@hamad.qa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2953-2188

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purposeThis systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combination of phenylephrine 1% and ketorolac 0.3% (OMIDRIA®) for optimizing pain management and maintaining pupil dilation during cataract surgery. Comparisons were made against placebo/vehicle, phenylephrine alone, and epinephrine.

methodsA comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted. Eligible studies were randomized clinical trials and observational studies assessing intracameral phenylephrine/ketorolac against control groups. Key outcomes included pain management, pupil diameter, and adverse events. Data were synthesized using meta-analysis with fixed and random-effects models, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I

resultsTen studies, including 220,061 patients, were analyzed. The combination of phenylephrine/ketorolac significantly reduced postoperative pain (RR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.60-0.86) and opioid use (RR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.23-0.89) compared to vehicle and epinephrine. PE/K also maintained a larger pupil diameter (MD = 0.54 mm, 95% CI: 0.32-0.75) with minimal heterogeneity (I

conclusionPhenylephrine/ketorolac (OMIDRIA®) demonstrates superior efficacy in maintaining intraoperative mydriasis, reducing postoperative pain, and minimizing opioid use without increasing adverse events. This combination offers a preferable alternative to traditional agents, potentially setting a new standard for pain management and pupil dilation in cataract surgery.

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Cataract ExtractionKetorolacPain ManagementPhenylephrinePostoperative PainPupilAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalDrug CombinationsHumansMydriaticsOphthalmic SolutionsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalDrug CombinationsKetorolacMydriaticsOphthalmic SolutionsPhenylephrineCataract surgeryKetorolacPhenylephrinePostoperative painPupil dilation

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PMCPMC12414053

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