Evaluation of Postoperative Pain in Cases Undergoing Cataract Surgery Under Topical Versus General Anesthesia

This prospective randomized controlled study will be carried out on 50 adult patients. Written informed consent will be taken from all prospective cases. The cases will be selected having (ASA1), (ASA II) or (ASA III) physical status in the age range between 20 and 70 years old with cataract eye disease. This study will be performed in Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt. Patients will be followed up at 24 hours, 1 week, and 6 weeks after surgery. The following measurements will be recorded 1. Pain will be assessed prior to surgery and after surgery using VAS score at 24 hours, 1 week, and 6 weeks after surgery. 2. Need for analgesic intake after surgery will be assessed for the first 48 hours 3. Complications after surgery as irritation, infection ,and foreign body sensation were assessed 4. Patient satisfaction will be assessed.