Eye Surgery
Eye Surgery ************************************************** Relevant Background: Eye surgery , also known as ocular surgery , is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa , typically by an ophthalmologist . [1] The eye is a very fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure to minimise or prevent further damage. An expert eye surgeon is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the patient, and for taking the necessary safety precautions. Mentions of eye surgery can be found in several ancient texts dating back as early as 1800 BC, with cataract treatment starting in the fifth century BC. [2] Today it continues to be a widely practiced type of surgery, with various techniques having been developed for treating eye problems... Since the eye is heavily supplied by nerves, anesthesia is essential. Local anesthesia is most commonly ...