The management domain of ophthalmic surgical patients has seen major advances in every aspect. Most patients presenting for ophthalmic surgery are elderly and are likely to have pre-existing problems. Local anaesthesia is usually associated with lower morbidity than general anaesthesia. Hence, the safe and efficacious use of local anaesthesia is a must for any ophthalmic procedure.
These guidelines were jointly published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Royal College of ophthalmologists in 2012 and are an update to the previous guidelines published in 2001. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide information for all members of the ophthalmic team in order to promote safe and effective local anaesthesia for ophthalmic patients. The guidelines address the following major sections: General Aspects: record-keeping must be comprehensive, clear and unambiguous for patient…
