Question

Which of the following is not a special consideration for opthalmic surgery?

A) The instruments are very delicate and costly, must be handled with care
B) General anesthesia is used for all opthalmic surgery
C) Wet field coagulators are reusable
D) Since almost all opthalmic solutions are colorless and may be in similar receptacles, it must be immediately and individually labeled to totally avoid confusion of identification

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) General anesthesia is used for all opthalmic surgery. General anesthesia is not always used for opthalmic surgery. Some procedures can be performed with local or regional anesthesia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B) General anesthesia is used for all opthalmic surgery.

General anesthesia is not always used for opthalmic surgery. Some procedures can be performed with local or regional anesthesia. General anesthesia is reserved for more complex cases or when it is necessary to have complete control over the patient's level of consciousness and pain.

Examples of opthalmic surgeries that can be performed with local or regional anesthesia include cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and eyelid surgery.