Abstract
In the majority of intraocular procedures, it is necessary to prevent eyelid movement (orbicularis oculi muscle). This can be achieved by a distal infiltration block of the nerve endings of the facial nerve that provide the motor supply to the orbit.
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Jankovic, D. (2015). Facial Nerve Block. In: Regional Nerve Blocks in Anesthesia and Pain Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05131-4_7
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