ABSTRACT

IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-7-4-14807

Original Research Paper

Analgesic Efficacy of Topical Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% in combination with Intracameral block with Lignocaine 2% for Cataract Surgery - A Prospective Study

Dr.

April 2018

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Aim:To evaluate analgesic efficacy of Topical Proparacaine Hydrochloride0.5% with Intracameral block in combination withPreservative FreeLignocaine2% for Cataract Surgery

Methods: Intraoperative pain was assessed using pain intensity scoring system. Patient were grouped according to age, gender and type of cataract.

Results: Pain intensity scores assessed for patients and were analysed statistically. Differences were considered significant at P< 0.05.

Conclusion: Cataract surgery with only with topical is not a completely painless procedure.Pain intensity decreaseswith topical anaesthesia in combination with Intracameral infiltration.