Tegaderm vs. EyeGard for Eye Protection

A Randomized Control Trial of Tegaderm vs. EyeGard for Eye Protection During General Anesthesia

This study compares TegadermTM and EyeGard® in general anesthesia.

Protective eye tape is used during anesthesia in order to prevent corneal abrasion and other eye injuries. However, there is no single accepted practice of how to protect the eyes during anesthesia, and a variety of different tapes and techniques have been adopted in different institutions. In this study, investigators will compare two tapes, TegadermTM and EyeGard® to determine if one is less likely to cause eyelid irritation in an effort to improve care for future patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18
• Surgeries scheduled for anesthesia of any duration

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any patient that does not consent
• Any patient who has:
• Pre-existing eyelid erythema or other eyelid trauma
• Eyelid piercings
• Any surgery on the head, brain, neck, teeth, mouth, eyes or face
• Surgery in the prone position
• Patients <18 years old