This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Local and Regional Anesthesia), Subject name: Anaesthesia
Best local anaesthetic for ophthalmic surgery is- 
Select and explain. 
A. Tetracaine, B. Prilocaine, C. Procaine, D. Bupivacaine
D: Bupivacaine
Answer: D: Bupivacaine 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Bupivacaine o The choice of local anaesthetic for ocular surgery varies,o But lidocaine (2%) and bupivacaine (0.5-0.75%) are used most commonly.o Generally the use of 1:1 mixture of 2% lidocaine (xylocaine) and 0.50% bupivacaine along with adrenaline and hyaluronidase in facial, retrobulbar and peribulbar blocks is common.