Analgesia in Postoperative Adult Strabismus Patients

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2023 Jan-Feb;60(1):e5-e7. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20221118-01. Epub 2023 Jan 1.

Abstract

This survey of pediatric ophthalmic surgeons on analgesia for postoperative adult strabismus patients indicates that 65% prescribed acetaminophen and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and 12% to 16% prescribed opioids. Most surgeons reported reasonable control of pain regardless of analgesia. Acetaminophen and/or NSAIDs may adequately control pain, although certain circumstances may warrant opioid prescriptions. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2023;60(1):e5-e7.].

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Analgesia*
  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Strabismus* / surgery

Substances

  • Acetaminophen
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Analgesics, Opioid