Journal article
Subconjunctival Lidocaine before Laser Treatment A Randomized Trial
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to determine whether subconjunctival anesthesia is effective at reducing pain associated with laser retinopexy.
DESIGN: This was a single-center, prospective, patient-masked, randomized, controlled trial.
Authors
Tesha PE; Giavedoni LR; Berger AR; Altomare F; Chow DR; Navajas EV; Yoganathan P; Wong DT; Principe A
Journal
Ophthalmology, Vol. 117, No. 9, pp. 1810–1814
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2010
DOI
10.1016/j.ophtha.2010.01.036
ISSN
0161-6420
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnalgesiaAnesthesia, LocalAnesthetics, LocalConjunctivaCross-Over StudiesCryotherapyDiabetic RetinopathyDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansInjectionsLaser CoagulationLidocaineMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementPain, PostoperativeProspective StudiesRetinal DetachmentRetinal PerforationsSurveys and Questionnaires