American journal of ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Randomized double-masked controlled trial comparing pain scores with and without the use of supplementary 2% lidocaine gel in LASIK.
To compare pain scores with and without supplementary topical 2% lidocaine gel in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) under topical anesthesia using 0.5% proparacaine eye drops. ⋯ The use of supplementary 2% lidocaine gel in LASIK is effective in lowering the pain experienced during and up to 45 minutes after LASIK.