Current eye research
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Current eye research · Jun 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialSub-Tenon's ropivacaine block for pain relief after primary strabismus surgery.
Pain is the main cause of patient distress/dissatisfaction after strabismus surgery. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of sub-Tenon's block with ropivacaine at the end of strabismus surgery on post-operative pain. ⋯ Sub-Tenon's block with ropivacaine 0.2% at the completion of outpatient primary strabismus surgery with fixed sutures under GA reduces pain 12-16 hr post-operatively and analgesia requirements 4-23 hr post-operatively.