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Topical anaesthesia for phacoemulsification surgery

I G Duguid1, C M Claoué, Y Thamby-Rajah

  • 1Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1995
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Topical anesthesia for phacoemulsification surgery is effective, causing only slight, potentially insignificant discomfort. This method avoids risks associated with peribulbar anesthesia, making it a viable option for patient safety.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Phacoemulsification is a common cataract surgery.
  • Topical anesthesia offers safety benefits by eliminating ocular injury risks.
  • Patient-reported discomfort with topical anesthesia during phacoemulsification is not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare patient-perceived pain levels between topical and peribulbar anesthesia during phacoemulsification.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 24 patients receiving topical anesthesia (amethicate 1%) and 23 patients receiving peribulbar anesthesia.
  • Pain assessment using a visual analogue scale (0-10) at three stages: anesthesia administration, intraoperative, and postoperative.

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  • Statistical analysis using the Mann-Whitney U-test to compare pain scores between groups.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference in pain scores upon anesthesia induction between topical and peribulbar groups.
    • Higher postoperative and intraoperative pain scores in the topical anesthesia group compared to the peribulbar group (p < 0.05).
    • Most reported pain in the topical group was mild (0-3 on the visual analogue scale), with no difference in ward analgesia dispensed.

    Conclusions:

    • Topical anesthesia is adequate for phacoemulsification, offering a safer alternative to peribulbar anesthesia.
    • While a slight increase in discomfort was noted, the pain levels are generally low and may be clinically insignificant.
    • The reduced risk of anesthetic-related complications supports the use of topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification.