Subjective visual experience during phacoemulsification cataract surgery under sub-Tenon's block.
In a prospective survey, 121 patients received sub-Tenon's block and were interviewed on the same day after their phacoemulsification cataract surgery regarding their visual experience in the operated eye during surgery. Majority of patients (81%) reported that they could see some light during surgery and various colours were seen by 56%. Movements of various descriptions were also reported by 40% of patients. The majority of patients (93%) found the visual experience acceptable but 4% thought it to be unpleasant and 3% found it frightening. Patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery under sub-Tenon's block experience a variety of visual sensations and some patients may be frightened. All patients should receive appropriate preoperative warning.
Department of Ophthalmology, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK.
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D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D003118:Color Perception; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D009039:Motion Perception; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000523:psychology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014796:Visual Perception