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. 2011 Apr;39(3):274-5.
doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2010.02442.x.

Modified draping technique for topical anaesthesia ophthalmic surgery

Jonathan H Norris  1 , David M Spokes, James L Ball
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Modified draping technique for topical anaesthesia ophthalmic surgery

Jonathan H Norris et al. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

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.

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