Regional anaesthesia for eye surgery

Publication date: Available online 25 November 2019Source: Anaesthesia & Intensive Care MedicineAuthor(s): Rachel Fulton, Craig UrquhartAbstractMany ophthalmic procedures are conducted under a range of local anaesthetic techniques. These range from topical drops through to sharp needle blocks with local anaesthetic. The most commonly used block is the sub-Tenon block; it provides excellent operating conditions while reducing complications and risks.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research