[Eye operation with local anesthesia and protection of the other eye with a watch glass in patients afraid of visual occlusion by surgical drapes].
METHODS
We report on 30 patients who were afraid of having their faces fully covered with surgical drapes for the purpose of an eye-operation in local anesthesia. CHOICE: Patients who reported spontaneously of claustrophobia or who showed progressive fear during the routine preoperative preparation were chosen.


METHODS
The second eye was protected by means of a watch-glass and covered again with a sterile film together with the eye to be operated upon.


RESULTS
In all of these cases operation in local anesthesia was possible, no general anesthesia was needed.
Ammann-Rauch
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Klinik für Augenkrankheiten, St. Gallen.
D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology*; D001458:Bandages; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D005139:Eyeglasses / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000523:psychology*