Paediatric patient-parent satisfaction survey (anaesthesia) - summary form

Eye surgery can be performed under eye block, topical anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.

There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the surgery.

Anaesthetists are specialist doctors with unique clinical knowledge and skills. They have a major role in the perioperative care of surgical patients.

Having surgery under anaesthesia can be a bit daunting. Especially if it’s your first time. But there are a few simple things you can do  to get yourself better prepared for your surgery.