What can patients see during glaucoma filtration surgery under peribulbar anesthesia?

Forty-six patients (51.3%) were able to perceive colors, 33 patients (44.0%) reported seeing the surgeon's hands or fingers, 32 patients (42.7%) perceived movement, and 31 patients (41.3%) saw surgical instruments.

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Published inAmerican journal of ophthalmology Vol. 143; no. 2; p. 375
Main Authors Raid, W, Tan, C.S.H, Kumar, C.M, Eong, K.G.A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago Elsevier Inc 01.02.2007
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Glaucoma
Light
Medical research
Ophthalmology
Surgery
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Summary:Forty-six patients (51.3%) were able to perceive colors, 33 patients (44.0%) reported seeing the surgeon's hands or fingers, 32 patients (42.7%) perceived movement, and 31 patients (41.3%) saw surgical instruments.
ISSN:0002-9394
1879-1891
DOI:10.1016/j.ajo.2006.12.014