Valium as Anesthetic for Cataract Surgery

[Brooklyn NY]

Hi, my eye doctor wants to use Valium as an anesthetic for my upcoming cataract eye surgery. The surgery is about a 10 minute procedure.

Is this safe for tinnitus? I saw Valium on the ATA list of ototoxic drugs, so I am worried.

Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks very much.

 

[LukeYoung]

Hi, my eye doctor wants to use Valium as an anesthetic for my upcoming cataract eye surgery. The surgery is about a 10 minute procedure.

Is this safe for tinnitus? I saw Valium on the ATA list of ototoxic drugs, so I am worried.

Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks very much.

I had one the other night.

I had a horrible experience with it (although it could have mixed with antidepressants and other drugs I was on)

to be fair, the tinnitus seemed quieter the following day or 2 but then went back up.

I think you'll get a lot of different answers..

Example: "one use won't do anything"
"I got my t from benzos"

You just need to go with what you're comfortable.

I had hallucinations, was hearing things and my mind was racing whilst on it. This lasted about 4 hours for 5mg