[ConservativeMind]

Some countries, and 6% - 17% of ophthalmologists performing such operations here, don’t use anesthesia providers, already, and it doesn’t seem to affect the outcomes.

But give me anesthesia for a heart operation, please!

[ConservativeMind]

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[FamiliarFace]

I had cataract surgery with just the eyedrops that numb your eyes, plus valium to calm my nerves. I had multi focal lenses implanted after the cataracts were removed, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made (other than marrying my husband). The surgery lasted 10-15 minutes for each eye, one week apart. Great experience, but make sure you trust your doctor. There are good ones and then there are GREAT ones. Hold out for the GREAT ones.

[pfflier]

I have had 8 eye surgeries involving 2 for cataracts and 6 for penetration surgery of the eyeball for retinal tear repair.

When I saw the size of the needle they used to put a pain block on the eyeball, I begged to be put under first.

[9YearLurker]

Who’s getting a colonoscopy without some sort of sedation?!?

[amihow]

This seems like more of the forget patient comes first, but ef everyone can for more money for insurance companies.

Corporate medicine kills.

[Oystir]

My dad, who was an anesthesiologist, refused anesthesia for both his cataract surgeries 15 years ago.