Inflammation is associated with every surgical procedure.
In most surgical specialties, postoperative inflammation is considered an expected part of the healing process. The associated discomfort and swelling are treated with cold compresses and oral analgesic medications, but the surgical site inflammation itself is not treated. In ophthalmology, postsurgical inflammation is associated with undesirable discomfort, photophobia and reduced visual function, recently labeled as surgical temporary ocular discomfort syndrome (STODS) by a consensus panel of experts. In addition, unique to the eye,