Dr.Madhumita prasad

Dr.Sachin Daigavane

Abstract

INTRODUCTION- The recent trend in cataract surgery is the use of regional ophthalmic nerve blocks or topical anesthesia. The presence of pain during and after cataract surgery has been associated with lower patient’s satisfaction with their anesthesia. We determined to know the effectiveness of subconjunctival anesthesia for pain evaluation in Small incision cataract surgery. AIM- To evaluate the effectiveness of subconjunctival anesthesia for pain control during small-incision cataract surgery (SICS). METHOD-This was a interventional study done to know the effectiveness of subconjunctival anesthesia for evaluation of pain in patients. Total of 50 patients were selected randomly. RESULTS- A total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study. 36 patients had no pain during surgery. Maximum patients had visual acuity in the range 6/12-6/9. CONCLUSION-The use of subconjuctival block resulted in lower pain scores and higher patient’s satisfaction.