Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Feb 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffect of midazolam on anxiety level and pain perception in cataract surgery with topical anesthesia.
To study the effect of sedation on patients' anxiety level and perception of pain during cataract surgery under topical anesthesia. ⋯ Patients who had cataract surgery under topical anesthesia were highly satisfied with their operative experience and reported minimal pain during surgery. Anxiety levels diminished after arrival at the hospital, possibly because of reassurance by experienced staff. Intravenous midazolam did not seem to significantly reduce pain or anxiety.