Medicine Description
INDICATIONS is indicated for use as a surgical aid in the following ophthalmic surgicalprocedures: � Cataract surgery with an intraocular lens � Cataract surgery without an intraocular lens � Secondary intraocular lens implantation � Corneal transplant surgery � Glaucoma filtration surgery SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS The following adverse reaction have been reported following the use of sodium hyaluronate: Increased intraocular pressure, secondary glaucoma and postoperative inflammatory reactions. Those precautions normally considered during ophthalmic surgical procedures are recommended. There have been reports of significantly increased intraocular pressure following the use of sodium hyaluronate as an ophthalmic surgical aid. For this reason the following precautions should be considered: The intraocular pressure of postoperative patients should be carefully monitored.