Systematic Review of Peribulbar Anesthesia Versus Sub-Tenon Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery.

Abstract

Commonly used anesthetic techniques for cataract surgery include peribulbar and sub-Tenon anesthesia. This evidence-based review compares these techniques, with a particular focus on patient comfort, akinesia, and anesthetic complications. A systematic search of the literature revealed that there is a paucity of robust evidence comparing sub-Tenon and peribulbar anesthesia. Based on the best available evidence, there is no significant difference in the efficacy of peribulbar compared with sub-Tenon anesthesia for cataract surgery; however, the potential complications of peribulbar anesthesia are more serious.

• Authors: Bob Z Wang, Robert Casson
• Journal: Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila)) 2012 May-Jun Vol. 1 Issue 3 Pg. 170-4 ISSN: 2162-0989 [Print] China
• PMID: 26107335 (Publication Type: Journal Article)