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Br J Ophthalmol 84:13-15 doi:10.1136/bjo.84.1.13
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Visual experience during phacoemulsification cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia

Table 2

Visual awareness of patients during surgery

Patient was aware of: No of patients (n=102)
Operating microscope light 99
Colours 73
Flashes of light 7
Vague movements 19
Surgical instruments or other objects 12
Change in light brightness during surgery 49
Change in colours during surgery 30
Transient visual alteration during corneal irrigation 25

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