Corneal Trauma Diagnostic Study

Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum age of 18 years. * Diagnosis of visually significant cataract and scheduled for routine cataract surgery at UPMC with a clear corneal incision or * scheduled for clinical repair of a full-thickness corneal laceration. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of full-thickness corneal laceration from trauma or from a surgical procedure * Current diagnosis of glaucoma or use of ocular hypotensive drops or oral aqueous suppressants. * Actively being treated for the diagnosis of dry eyes with a topical drop other than artificial tears. * Actively taking oral or topical supplementation of Vitamin C. * Scheduled for additional eye surgeries, combined with the routine cataract surgery. * Surgical plan that would include incisions in the clear for cataract extraction. * Inability to provide informed consent due to suspected head trauma, altered mental status, or other factors impairing decision-making capacity.