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What are the numbing drops that optometrists use called?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Two commonly used: Ones are tetracaine and proparacaine.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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Several: Proparacaine is most common. Tetracaine is also used. Cocaine was used in the old days (no joke).

Answered 6/24/2014

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