Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Nov 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of Lidocaine Gel-Assisted Transconjunctival and Transcutaneous Local Anesthesia for Outpatient Eyelid Surgery.
Determine whether transconjunctival local anesthesia using 2% lidocaine gel decreases pain perception in comparison with transcutaneous anesthesia in patients undergoing outpatient eyelid surgery. ⋯ Transconjunctival local anesthesia in conjunction with topical anesthesia with 2% lidocaine gel provides a clinically and statistically significant decrease in perceived pain when compared with transcutaneous anesthesia in patients undergoing outpatient eyelid surgery.
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Jul 2015
A Novel Combination Point-of-View (POV) Action Camera Recording to Capture the Surgical Field and Instrument Ergonomics in Oculoplastic Surgery.
To evaluate a novel combination head-mounted/chest-mounted point-of-view recording system for oculoplastic surgical procedures. ⋯ Point-of-view cameras are cost-effective means of recording oculoplastics procedures. The authors feel simultaneously recording the surgeon's ergonomics and the corresponding instrument movements within the surgical field, from the "surgeon's view", will augment surgical education.
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Mar 2015
Neurostimulation of the lacrimal nerve for enhanced tear production.
To design a proof-of-concept study to assess the effect of lacrimal nerve stimulation (LNS) with an implantable pulse generator (IPG) to increase aqueous tear production. ⋯ LNS with an IPG appears to increase aqueous tear production. Chronic LNS showed no histopathologic lacrimal gland damage. This study suggests that LNS is a promising new treatment strategy to increase aqueous tear production.
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialPerioperative pregabalin for attenuation of postoperative pain after eyelid surgery.
To examine the effect of a 1-time dose of pregabalin (Lyrica) on the perception of pain and analgesic consumption after oculofacial plastic surgery. ⋯ Pregabalin is effective in reducing postoperative pain after oculoplastic procedures when compared with placebo. It may be a useful adjunct for pain control in selected patients.