A preoperative mixture of anesthetic jelly, dilating drops, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories for cataract surgery.

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Published: July 2006

A technique of using a preoperative mixture of topical anesthetic jelly, mydriatics, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories for cataract surgery is described. The goals of this technique are to improve efficiency and effectiveness and obtain optimal pupillary dilation with an intracameral antibiotic level. Using an all-in-one mixture can be highly effective and efficient for the surgical nursing staff.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/15428877-20060501-16DOI Listing

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