Xen Gel stent with Mitomycin C

Anesthesia Implications

Position: Supine, arms free at side
Time: 5-30 min (very short)

Post-op Pain: Zero
Maintenance Paralytic: No

Anesthetic Approaches

  • Conscious Sedation, Local Anesthetic
The Anesthesia

Handled pretty much the same as you would a cataract surgery. Minimal sedation (usually ~ 2 mg of versed).