Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Aug 2000
Case ReportsArteriovenous fistula induced by a peribulbar nerve block.
Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) of the head and neck region is an uncommon clinical condition that can be of congenital or acquired etiology. We report a case of AVF of the left supraorbital vessels that developed after a peribulbar nerve block was given for cataract surgery.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · May 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialDoes preservative-free lignocaine 1% for hydrodissection reduce pain during phacoemulsification?
To compare preservative-free 1% lignocaine with balanced salt solution (BSS) in alleviating pain during hydrodissection in phacoemulsification cataract surgery. ⋯ There was no significant difference in the pain scores in patients who received BSS or lignocaine 1% solution. Thus, we conclude that hydrodissecting with lignocaine 1% solution does not provide added pain relief during phacoemulsification.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Feb 2000
Comment Letter Comparative StudyMedical control of IOP after cataract surgery.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Jan 2000
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialCombined sedation and topical anesthesia for cataract surgery.
To determine whether lidocaine jelly is as efficacious as tetracaine drops for obtaining ocular anesthesia and to evaluate sublingual lorazepam as premedication for sedation in cataract surgery. ⋯ Lidocaine 2% jelly combined with sublingual lorazepam provided excellent cost-effective anesthesia and sedation for topical anesthesia in cataract surgery and enhanced patient satisfaction with the procedure.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Jan 2000
Case ReportsTraumatic partial unfolding of laser in situ keratomileusis flap with severe epithelial ingrowth.
We report an unusual flap-related complication that occurred 11 months after uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) performed in the eye of a 50-year-old woman. She developed partial infolding of the LASIK flap in her left eye after blunt trauma. ⋯ Surgical repositioning of the flap resulted in a best corrected visual acuity of 20/20. Clinical features that assist in the diagnosis of this unusual complication and guidelines for its management are described.