Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · May 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of the efficacy and safety of ketorolac tromethamine 0.5% and prednisolone acetate 1% after cataract surgery.
To compare the anti-inflammatory and analgesic efficacy and safety of ketorolac tromethamine 0.5% ophthalmic solution with those of prednisolone acetate 1% in patients having cataract surgery. ⋯ Ketorolac tromethamine 0.5% ophthalmic solution was as effective and well-tolerated as prednisolone acetate 1% solution in controlling postoperative inflammation and pain after cataract surgery.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · May 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialProvision of anesthesia with single application of lidocaine 2% gel.
To compare the efficacy of a single application of lidocaine 2% gel with tetracaine 0.5% drops for topical anesthesia in clear corneal cataract surgery. ⋯ A single application of lidocaine 2% gel was a safe and effective alternative to multiple topical anesthetic drops for clear corneal cataract surgery. Lidocaine 2% gel was similar to tetracaine drops in provision of corneal anesthesia and patient comfort, while causing no significant toxicity to the ocular surface.