Intracameral anesthesia aims primarily to affect which aspect of the surgery?

Intracameral anesthesia is specifically designed to enhance the surgical experience by facilitating smoother surgery. When anesthesia is administered directly into the anterior chamber of the eye, it provides immediate and localized analgesia, significantly reducing discomfort for the patient during the procedure. This allows the surgeon to proceed with the operation with greater ease and efficiency, as the patient's physiological responses to pain or discomfort are minimized.

Opting for intracameral anesthesia can lead to improved surgical outcomes, as both the surgeon and the patient can maintain better focus throughout the procedure. With reduced anxiety and discomfort on the patient's part, the surgical environment becomes more controlled, thus increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome.

While there may be benefits related to other choices, such as potentially reducing patient movement and indirectly affecting surgical time or bleeding, the primary goal and most immediate impact of intracameral anesthesia is to ensure the surgery proceeds smoothly.