Melatonin Provides Anxiolysis, Enhances Analgesia, Decreases Intraocular Pressure, and Promotes Better Operating Conditions During Cataract Surgery Under Topical Anesthesia

2009152 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Salah A. Ismail · King Fahd Hospital of the University

Hany A. Mowafi · King Fahd Hospital of the University

Abstract

We concluded that oral melatonin premedication for patients undergoing cataract surgery under topical anesthesia provided anxiolytic effects, enhanced analgesia, and decreased IOP resulting in good operating conditions.

Topics & Keywords

Circadian rhythm and melatonin Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesia & Analgesia

Volume 108, Issue 4, pp. 1146-1151

DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181907ebe

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