This review highlights how binaural beats reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery, suggesting a novel approach to patient comfort.
A bstract The intricate interaction between sound stimulation and neural response is a novel and burgeoning area of research, offering new options for perioperative pain and anxiety management. The current evidence shows that binaural beats (BB) of sound can modulate brainwave activity and induce therapeutic effects. This review summarizes the current evidence on the analgesic and anxiolytic effects of BB, with emphasis on their use in phacoemulsification cataract surgery under local anesthesia. By integrating the science of auditory neuroscience with surgical practice, we present this noninvasive modality as a potential adjuvant for enhancing patient comfort in minimally invasive ocular surgery. Evidence suggests that BB is a safe, affordable, and effective nonpharmacological adjunct to topical anesthesia during phacoemulsification. Their ability to reduce intraoperative anxiety and discomfort, while improving overall patient experience, supports their integration into patient-centered, holistic ophthalmic surgical care.
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