Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Aug 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialSafety and efficacy of ketorolac tromethamine 0.4% ophthalmic solution in post-photorefractive keratectomy patients.
To evaluate the safety and analgesic efficacy of ketorolac tromethamine 0.4% ophthalmic solution in postoperative photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) patients. ⋯ Ketorolac 0.4% ophthalmic solution is safe and effective in reducing ocular pain when used 4 times daily for up to 4 days post PRK.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Aug 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialEffect of topical brinzolamide 1% and brimonidine 0.2% on intraocular pressure after phacoemulsification.
To compare the effectiveness of brinzolamide 1% (Azopt) and brimonidine 0.2% (Alphagan) with a placebo in preventing an early increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) after phacoemulsification. ⋯ Prophylactic use of 1 drop of brinzolamide or brimonidine was not more effective than a placebo in controlling early postoperative IOP elevations after clear corneal phacoemulsification.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Aug 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparative clinical trial of topical anesthetic agents in cataract surgery: lidocaine 2% gel, bupivacaine 0.5% drops, and benoxinate 0.4% drops.
To assess the efficacy of lidocaine gel, bupivacaine drops, and benoxinate drops as topical anesthetic agents in cataract surgery. ⋯ Lidocaine gel was a better topical anesthetic agent than bupivacaine and benoxinate drops. Bupivacaine drops were effective in providing deep topical anesthesia.