Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertensive Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Intranasal dexmedetomidine (1 mcg/kg ideal body weight) will be diluted to a total volume of 1 ml and will be administered via a mucosal atomization device (MAD) 30 minutes before surgery. The dose will be divided evenly, with 0.5 mL sprayed into each nostril while the patient is in a semi-recumbent position.

Intranasal normal saline (1 ml) will be administered via mucosal atomization device (MAD) 30 minutes before surgery. The dose will be divided evenly, with 0.5 mL sprayed into each nostril while the patient is in a semi-recumbent position.