Pain and Anxiety in Cataract Surgery: Comparison Between the First and Second Eye Surgeries

Akoglu C. A., ÇELİK G. K., Inci F.

MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL, vol.22, no.3, pp.252-262, 2021 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/meandros.galenos.2021.28199
  • Journal Name: MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.252-262
  • Keywords: Topical anesthesia, bilateral cataract surgery, perioperative process, pain, anxiety
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine and compare the pain and anxiety levels in the perioperative period of patients undergoing cataract surgery on both eyes.