Comparison of Tetracaine 0.5% and Lidocaine 2% Jelly for Topical Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2010-07-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

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.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hermann Eye Center
• Treatments: Lidocaine; Povidone-Iodine; Tetracaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• greater or equal to 18 years old

• uni- or bi-lateral visually significant cataracts

Exclusion Criteria:

• hypersensitivity to betadine5%, topical tetracaine0.5%, or lidocaine2% jelly

• pregnancy