American journal of ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Topical gel vs subconjunctival lidocaine for intravitreous injection: a randomized clinical trial.
To determine if topical gel is superior to subconjunctival injection of lidocaine in relieving pain of intravitreous injection of corticosteroid. ⋯ The effective relief of pain with lidocaine for intravitreous injection is independent of its mode of application (gel vs subconjunctival injection).