title: Downbeat nystagmus induced by sedation in LASIK.
abstract: Nystagmus was elicited during lasik under sedation in two patients that were treated for depression. Nystagmus was not present before or after surgery. Nystagmus can be pharmacologically induced and can be a hazard to refractive surgery.
authors.affiliation: Denver Health Medical Center, Davis Pavillion, Eye clinic, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, Co 80204, USA.
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paciuc-Beja
authors.forename: Gerardo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mendieta