Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative study of 2 anesthesia techniques for pediatric refractive surgery.
To compare the effectiveness of 2 anesthesia techniques for pediatric refractive surgery, propofol/fentanyl and ketamine/midazolam. ⋯ Propofol offered some advantages for brief procedures outside the traditional operating rooms. It is short acting, and has a rapid offset resulting in shorter postoperative monitoring and a smoother recovery profile. It has greater potential for respiratory depression than ketamine. Hence, greater vigilance and experience with the pediatric airway is recommended with its use.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Sep 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyBrimonidine 0.15% versus apraclonidine 0.5% for prevention of intraocular pressure elevation after anterior segment laser surgery.
To compare the efficacy and safety of brimonidine 0.15% with those of apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing intraocular pressure (IOP) elevations after anterior segment laser surgery. ⋯ A single preoperative drop of brimonidine 0.15% had similar efficacy and safety as apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing IOP elevations immediately after anterior segment laser surgery.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Sep 2005
Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of dexmedetomidine and midazolam sedation for cataract surgery under topical anesthesia.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Jul 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of postoperative pain in patients following photorefractive keratectomy versus advanced surface ablation.
To compare postoperative pain associated with advanced surface ablation versus traditional photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). ⋯ Advanced surface ablation was associated with statistically significantly more postoperative pain than PRK on postoperative day 1. A greater percentage of patients reported more pain in the advanced surface ablation-treated eyes on day 3. Refractive surgeons should consider the postoperative pain associated with advanced surface ablation when deciding on the type of epithelial debridement for their patients.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Aug 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialSafety and efficacy of ketorolac tromethamine 0.4% ophthalmic solution in post-photorefractive keratectomy patients.
To evaluate the safety and analgesic efficacy of ketorolac tromethamine 0.4% ophthalmic solution in postoperative photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) patients. ⋯ Ketorolac 0.4% ophthalmic solution is safe and effective in reducing ocular pain when used 4 times daily for up to 4 days post PRK.