Most people do not require general anaesthesia. The eye can be very well frozen with an injection behind the eye. In addition...the anaesthesia team gives patients intravenous sedation...so patients typically drift in and out of being awake. If however a patient insists that they do not want to be aware of anything during the surgery...general anaesthesia can be used.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Is general anaesthesia required for retinal surgery?
Most people do not require general anaesthesia. The eye can be very well frozen with an injection behind the eye. In addition...the anaesthesia team gives patients intravenous sedation...so patients typically drift in and out of being awake. If however a patient insists that they do not want to be aware of anything during the surgery...general anaesthesia can be used.
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