Ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomized clinical trial of combined topical-intracameral anesthesia in cataract surgery.
To evaluate the level of patient discomfort during phacoemulsification and implantation of a foldable intraocular lens (IOL) while under topical lidocaine, alone or in combination with intracameral lidocaine. ⋯ Although topical lidocaine alone provides adequate anesthesia for phacoemulsification and implantation of a foldable IOL, combined topical and intracameral administration of lidocaine can further minimize intraoperative discomfort.