Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialTopical anesthesia with or without propofol sedation versus retrobulbar/peribulbar anesthesia for cataract extraction: prospective randomized trial.
To evaluate the feasibility of intravenous sedation in addition to topical anesthesia during cataract extraction. ⋯ Intravenous propofol sedation added to topical anesthesia did not improve the operative conditions or surgical outcome. Retrobulbar/peribulbar anesthesia ensured the best surgical conditions. Patients in all anesthesia groups reported high satisfaction. However, patients having bilateral surgery seemed to prefer combined anesthesia over retrobulbar/peribulbar anesthesia.