Torres-Moreno AJ

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate comfort of patients in phacoemulsification with topical anesthesia in conjunction with cold intraocular irrigation versus topical anesthesia with solutions at room temperature.
Methods: 55 patients (55 eyes), separated in 2 groups: a) group 1, 30 eyes, with topical anesthesia in conjunction with intraocular cold irrigation solution (8 degrees.) b) group 2, 25 eyes, with topical anesthesia with solutions at room temperature. Once the patients were seated a patient satisfaction questionnaire was taken.
Results: Group 1: One patient (3.33%) without sensation, 16 patients (53.33%) sensation, but without pain, 10 patients (33.33%) little pain, 2 patients (6.66%) moderate pain and 1 patient (3.33%) severe pain. Group 2: One patient (4%) without sensation, 8 patients (32%) sensation but without pain, 9 patients (36%) little pain, 4 patients (16%) moderate pain and 3 patients (12%) severe pain.
Conclusions: There are clinical and statistical difference between both groups (P=0.037), patients operated with topical anesthesia in conjunction with cold intraocular irrigation feel more comfortable than topical anesthesia with solutions at room temperature, especially in patients with hard cataracts.

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