Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Abstract

Efficacy and Performance of Various Local Anesthesia Modalities for Cataract Surgery

Adeela Malik

The efficacy and performance of various local anesthesia modalities for cataract surgery have been reviewed. A comparative evaluation of these different modalities in terms of akinesia, patient-perceived pain during both anesthesia administration and intraoperative cataract surgery is presented.
Anesthesia requirements, anesthetic agents, and inherent complications of various anesthesia modalities are also discussed, with a description of the clinical procedural details for each modality.
The prevailing practice patterns of anesthesia techniques among refractive surgeons in the United Kingdom and United States are also illustrated.