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Can an eye doctor use nitrous oxide during a regular eye exam? i have quadriplegic cerebral palsy and i use nitrous oxide during my dental cleanings. it really helps me control my uncontrolled movements.

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Can=yes/will=?: I know of no eye doctor or other regular practitioner that would keep nitrous oxide around for use. You can contact various offices & ask, but I would be surprised if any would. The paperwork & storage requirement for something like this they would seldom if ever use would make having it the exception not the rule.

Answered 2/21/2020

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Nitrous Oxide: Dentists routinely use nitrous oxide in their offices, not so much for physicians. Discuss your concerns with your physician. He/she may have alternatives to N2O. Bringing in an anesthesiologist would probably not be a viable option.

Answered 2/24/2020

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Nitrous: Probably not an option. Eye doctors do not have the training or equipment to administer Nitrous Oxide. Talk to your Ophthalmologist. He/she will have viable solutions to your problem.

Answered 2/24/2020

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