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"No-needle" sub-Tenon's anaesthesia
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We read with interest the letter from Amin et al,1 suggesting a modification of the sub-Tenon local anaesthetic injection procedure. They advocate the use of a Venflon needle to penetrate the conjunctiva, with subsequent advancement of the cannula before anaesthetic injection. We are concerned that the use of a sharp needle should be …