Journal article
Effect of retrobulbar injection of lidocaine on saccadic velocities
Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine whether exposing the extraocular muscles (EOMs) to lidocaine via retrobulbar injection for cataract surgery has a demonstrable negative effect on subsequent function of the muscle.
SETTING: York Finch Eye Associates, Humber River Regional Hospital, and Toronto Western Hospital Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Authors
Irving EL; Arshinoff SA; Samis W; Lillakas L; Lui B; Laporte JT; Steinbach MJ
Journal
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 350–356
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2 2004
DOI
10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00613-8
ISSN
0886-3350