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Topical anesthesia using the Bloomberg SuperNumb Anesthetic Ring
1Bloomberg Eye Center, Newark, Ohio 43055, USA.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Topical anesthesia with the Bloomberg SuperNumb Anesthetic Ring offers a safe and effective alternative for phacoemulsification surgery. This method eliminates risks associated with traditional anesthesia, providing immediate vision return.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Anesthesia
Background:
- Traditional retrobulbar or peribulbar anesthesia techniques carry inherent risks.
- Advances in phacoemulsification and wound closure have enabled safer anesthetic options.
- Topical anesthesia is increasingly recognized as a viable method for ocular procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a surgical technique utilizing topical anesthesia for phacoemulsification.
- To highlight the benefits and safety of the Bloomberg SuperNumb Anesthetic Ring.
- To compare topical anesthesia with traditional methods in cataract surgery.
Main Methods:
- Phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation performed.
- Utilized a 3 mm self-sealing corneal tunnel incision.
- Administered topical anesthesia supplemented with the Bloomberg SuperNumb Anesthetic Ring.
Main Results:
- Over 1800 successful cases performed with the described technique.
- Eliminated risks including globe penetration, retrobulbar hemorrhage, and respiratory depression.
- Observed instant return of vision post-procedure.
Conclusions:
- Topical anesthesia with the Bloomberg SuperNumb Anesthetic Ring is safe and effective for phacoemulsification.
- This technique offers significant advantages over traditional retrobulbar/peribulbar anesthesia.
- The method enhances patient safety and visual recovery in cataract surgery.