Current eye research
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Current eye research · Jun 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of Autologous Serum Versus Preservative Free Artificial Tear in Patients with Dry Eyes Due to Systemic Isotretinoin Therapy.
To investigate dry eye development in the patients receiving systemic retinoic acid therapy and to compare effectiveness of Autologous Serum (AS) and preservative free artificial tear (PFAT) in the patients with dry eye disease. ⋯ AS may be an effective alternative to PFAT in the treatment of dry eye developed during isotretinoin use.
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Current eye research · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialAnalgesic and Sedative Effects of Dezocine and Midazolam During Vitrectomy.
To evaluate the analgesic and sedative effectiveness of dezocine and midazolam in vitrectomy. ⋯ Combinatory use of dezocine and midazolam in addition to local anesthetic in retrobulbar nerve block can help relief pain and anxiety during vitrectomy and reduce PONV.
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Current eye research · Feb 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyOcular pain after intravitreal injection.
To evaluate the efficacy of different anesthetics and topical anti-inflammatory treatment in patients undergoing intravitreal injections (IVI). ⋯ Topical tetracaine and lidocaine provide similar anesthesia before IVI. Topical diclofenac does not seem to reduce pain scores after IVI.
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Current eye research · Jun 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialSub-Tenon's ropivacaine block for pain relief after primary strabismus surgery.
Pain is the main cause of patient distress/dissatisfaction after strabismus surgery. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of sub-Tenon's block with ropivacaine at the end of strabismus surgery on post-operative pain. ⋯ Sub-Tenon's block with ropivacaine 0.2% at the completion of outpatient primary strabismus surgery with fixed sutures under GA reduces pain 12-16 hr post-operatively and analgesia requirements 4-23 hr post-operatively.
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Current eye research · Sep 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of dexamethasone eyedrops on blood glucose profile.
To evaluate the effect of dexamethasone eyedrops on blood glucose. ⋯ Postoperative dexamethasone eyedrops have a greater effect on the blood glucose profile of diabetic patients than on nondiabetic patients. Clinicians should be alerted to this risk and may initiate appropriate follow-up in this patient subgroup.