Comparison of Tetracaine 0.5% and Lidocaine 2% Jelly for Topical Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference on the penetration of
betadine 5% when using lidocaine 2% jelly versus topical tetracaine 0.5% in topical cataract
surgery. This will be assessed comparing bacterial colony count and species by taking swabs
from the eye surface before and after the topical anesthesia has been administered.