[Intraocular lens implantation with subconjunctival local anesthesia]

Between April 1988 and May 1989 extracapsular cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation was performed on 66 (63 patients) with only subconjunctival local anesthesia (lidocaine/carbostesin with adrenaline 1.5 ml). Anesthesia was excellent, and movements of the globe and lids hardly interfered with the procedure. Subconjunctival anesthesia is less dangerous and more comfortable for the patient. The intraoperative hypotension of the globe is remarkable.