Modified draping technique for topical anaesthesia ophthalmic surgery.
We describe a simple modified technique for draping the eye in cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia. This method minimizes prolapse of the eyelashes into the surgical field without compromising patient comfort and confers several advantages over previously used techniques.
Department of Ophthalmology, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. jononorris@hotmail.com
Jonathan H
JH
Norris
David M
DM
Spokes
James L
JL
Ball
D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D058636:Surgical Drapes