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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery for a deaf patient: Communication strategies

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To report a successful method of communication with deaf patients during topical anesthetic refractive surgery. Observations: Nonverbal ways of communicating with deaf patients during cataract surgery have been reported. Here, we present a report of LASIK surgery for a deaf patient with topical anesthesia using similar communication methods. Conclusion and Importance: Creative communication methods can be effective for topical anesthetic LASIK surgery for deaf patients. Our report validates tactile communication as an alternative to general anesthesia for corneal refractive surgeries for this patient population.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2024.102161

Authors: Ashley A. Abing, Stephanie Tran, Catherine Almanza, Jimmy K. Lee

Language: English

Topic: Corneal surgery and disorders

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,340

OpenAlex ID: W4402093928

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