Sedation options for cataract surgery with numbing drops
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares different ways to help you relax during cataract surgery while your eye is numbed with drops. It aims to find the safest and most comfortable sedation approach.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older
- You are scheduled for cataract surgery on one eye using numbing drops
- You do not have serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems
- You are not allergic to sedative or pain medications
- You can understand and follow the study instructions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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