I was recently asked to give 500mls of 20% mannitol as part of an institutional protocol to lower IOP before insertion of a Molteno drain for glaucoma. I felt this to be a substant …

I have gained some experience using subtenons block with 2% lignocaine for cataract surgery. This works well for 1-2 hours. Does anyone have experience in prolonging the block for …

I anaesthetise for the occasional cataract/intraocular lens insertion, for which I use a peribulbar block with 5-6 mL of a 0.5% bupivacaine & 2% lignocaine mix, along with 75 m …