Introduction of the Specialty
Anaesthesiology
Ophthalmic anaesthesia is one of the upcoming sub-specialties in the recent years. The varied age group of patients right from preterm, neonate, to geriatrics with multiple congenital and systemic disorders makes it a very challenging sub specialty.
Ophthalmic surgeries are done under local, topical and/or General anaesthesia. All patients are thoroughly evaluated and optimized if there are any pre-existing systemic disorders like diabetes, hypertension etc. Anesthesiologists ensures that patients are comfortable while undergoing eye surgery under local or topical anaesthesia. While, under general anaesthesia their role is to induce anesthesia smoothly, maintain them lie still throughout surgery and recover from anaesthesia without much straining. All patients’ blood pressure, heart rate, ECG and oxygen saturation level are monitored throughout surgery.
