Fentanyl Versus Ketorolac as an Adjuvant to Peribulbar Block for Anterior Segment Surgeries

Regional anesthesia for eye surgery includes peribulbar, retrobulbar, and sub-Tenon's blocks. Peribulbar block is commonly used due to a lesser incidence of serious complications such as globe perforation and retrobulbar hemorrhage. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid widely used as an adjuvant to local anesthetics to prolong its action and provide better postoperative analgesia. fentanyl fastens lid and globe akinesia and provides a better akinesia score. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces the release of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins, thereby reducing afferent sensitivities and finally reducing pain. It is devoid of narcotic analgesic adverse effects such as sedation, nausea, and respiratory depression.