Use of a wick to deliver preoperative mydriatics for cataract surgery.

Abstract

Before cataract surgery at our institution, we traditionally dilated the pupils with 5 drops: proparacaine 0.5%, cyclopentolate 1%, phenylephrine 2.5%, flurbiprofen sodium 0.03% (Ocufen), and ofloxacin 0.3% (Ocuflox) at 15-minute intervals given 3 times. This was work intensive for the nursing staff. Since September 2000, we have used a wick soaked in a dilating mixture containing cyclopentolate 1%, phenylephrine 2.5%, diclofenac sodium 0.1% (Voltaren), and Ocuflox. Use of the wick has been beneficial and time saving to hospital staff.

• Authors: Lindsay Ong-Tone
• Journal: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (J Cataract Refract Surg) Vol. 29 Issue 11 Pg. 2060-2 (Nov 2003) ISSN: 0886-3350 [Print] United States
• PMID: 14670412 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents
• Mydriatics
• Diclofenac
• Phenylephrine
• Ofloxacin
• Cyclopentolate

Topics

• Anti-Infective Agents (administration & dosage)
• Cataract Extraction (methods)
• Cyclopentolate (administration & dosage)
• Diclofenac (administration & dosage)
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Drug Therapy, Combination
• Humans
• Mydriatics (administration & dosage)
• Ofloxacin (administration & dosage)
• Phenylephrine (administration & dosage)
• Preoperative Care (methods)
• Prospective Studies
• Pupil (drug effects)
• Surgical Sponges