hyaluronate gel for ophthalmic injection (Healon)

Indications

• surgical aid in
  • cataracts extraction
  • intraocular lens implantation
  • corneal transplantation
  • glaucoma filtration
  • retinal attachment surgery
  • posterior segment surgery

Adverse effects

• post-operative increase in intraocular pressure
• corneal edema
• corneal decompensation

More general terms

• hyaluronate-based injectable gel (Amvisc)

Additional terms

• hyaluronate; hyaluronic acid; hyaluronan