Abstract
This article, which won third place in the Alison Bell Writer's Award this year, reports the findings of a literature review that explored the use of local anaesthetic techniques used in ophthalmic surgery. The author describes the various ophthalmic procedures that can take place under local anaesthetic and asks whether there is a need for an anaesthetist to be present for such lists. Issues such as patient monitoring requirements and intravenous access are also discussed, emphasising the importance of the nurse's role in informing, supporting and comforting the patient through what can be a stressful experience.
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