Awan Muhammad, Lippmann Alec J, Samavati Shayan, Dao Thomas, Gannon William, Clemmons Martin
Clinical Sciences, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA.
Medicine, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA.
Cureus. 2025 Apr 16;17(4):e82385. doi: 10.7759/cureus.82385. eCollection 2025 Apr.
Introduction Ophthalmic procedures, such as cataract and refractive surgery, are prevalent in the United States and are often associated with significant preoperative anxiety among patients, which can impact patient comfort and surgical outcomes. Sedation is used in the vast majority of these procedures to reduce anxiety and improve patient cooperation. However, there is limited information on patient-reported experiences and perspectives. This study thus aimed to explore the opinions of patients on sedation for their eye procedures. Methods We administered an anonymous Qualtrics survey to gather data such as patient anxiety levels before and after sedation, patient satisfaction, potential side effects from sedatives, and perceived need for sedation in future procedures. The survey was posted in ophthalmology surgery clinics and online. Results Analysis of our filtered data found that the preoperative anxiety of patients significantly decreased after receiving sedation, with almost all participants in our survey recommending sedation for ophthalmic procedures to others. Many respondents suggested that resources such as question and answer (Q&A) sessions with ophthalmologists or literature would alleviate concerns about receiving sedation. Although a few mild side effects were self-reported from sedation, a majority of participants did not experience any side effects, and no severe side effects were noted. Conclusion These findings suggest that sedation for ophthalmic procedures is successful in reducing patient preoperative anxiety with minimal side effects. However, further research with larger, more diverse populations is warranted to confirm these results and guide future practices in patient care for ophthalmic surgeries.
引言 眼科手术，如白内障手术和屈光手术，在美国很常见，并且患者术前通常会有明显的焦虑情绪，这可能会影响患者的舒适度和手术效果。在绝大多数这类手术中都会使用镇静剂来减轻焦虑并提高患者的配合度。然而，关于患者报告的体验和观点的信息有限。因此，本研究旨在探讨患者对眼科手术镇静的看法。方法 我们进行了一项匿名的Qualtrics调查，以收集诸如患者镇静前后的焦虑水平、患者满意度、镇静剂的潜在副作用以及对未来手术中镇静的感知需求等数据。该调查发布在眼科手术诊所和网上。结果 对我们筛选后的数据进行分析发现，患者在接受镇静后术前焦虑显著降低，我们调查中的几乎所有参与者都向其他人推荐在眼科手术中使用镇静剂。许多受访者表示，与眼科医生进行问答环节或阅读相关文献等资源可以减轻对接受镇静的担忧。尽管有少数人自述镇静后出现了一些轻微副作用，但大多数参与者没有出现任何副作用，也未发现严重副作用。结论 这些发现表明，眼科手术镇静在减轻患者术前焦虑方面是成功的，且副作用最小。然而，需要对更大、更多样化的人群进行进一步研究，以证实这些结果并指导未来眼科手术患者护理的实践。
