Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
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In recent years anesthesia modalities have changed in ophthalmic surgery. A growing trend toward the use of topical anesthesia in cataract surgery is apparent. ⋯ Injectable anesthesia (RBA, PBA, STA) provides a higher level of analgesia and globe akinesia. With injection techniques the risks of vis a tergo and anesthetic complications increase; the level of analgesia after topical anesthesia could be improved by supplementation with i.v. narcotics.