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This chapter discusses the anaesthetic management of ophthalmic surgery. It begins with a description of general principles, including anatomy of the globe and orbit, and a discussion of different ocular block techniques. Surgical procedures covered include cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation, strabismus surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, dacrocystorhinostomy, and repair of penetrating eye injuries. It concludes with a series of vignettes of various other ophthalmic procedures.
Title: Ophthalmic surgery
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This chapter discusses the anaesthetic management of ophthalmic surgery.
It begins with a description of general principles, including anatomy of the globe and orbit, and a discussion of different ocular block techniques.
Surgical procedures covered include cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation, strabismus surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, dacrocystorhinostomy, and repair of penetrating eye injuries.
It concludes with a series of vignettes of various other ophthalmic procedures.
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