Pharmacologic interventions for mydriasis in cataract surgery

Intraocular adrenaline maintains mydriasis during cataract surgery.

Cataract surgery is performed more easily if mydriasis can be maintained until the intraocular lens has been inserted. Intraocular irrigation with adrenaline is thought to be of benefit in this respect, and is used by some surgeons but not others. This prospective double blind controlled trial assessed the efficacy and safety of using perioperative adrenaline during extracapsular cataract surge...

Intracameral Mydriasis: The New Standard Route for Cataract Surgery

Use of a New Ocular Insert versus Conventional Mydriasis in Cataract Surgery

BACKGROUND To compare the efficacy and safety of a new ocular insert versus conventional mydriasis in cataract surgery. METHODS We selected 70 patients undergoing cataract surgery. Thirty five patients (Group 1) received instillation of mydriatic drops (tropicamide 1%, phenylephrine 10%, and cyclopentolate 1%) prior to surgery, and 35 patients (Group 2) had a Mydriasert insert (Théa Pharma) (...

SYMPOSIUM Pharmacologic interventions

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SYMPOSIUM Pharmacologic interventions

James S. Kalus, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-Cardiology), is Senior Manager, Patient Care Services, Department of Pharmacy Services, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI. Address correspondence to Dr. Kalus at Henry Ford Hospital, Department of Pharmacy Services, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 ([email protected]). Based on the proceedings of a symposium held December 3, 2012, during the 47th ASH...