Viscoelastics and Irrigating Solutions:

A study from Emory University explored the permeability of the viscoelastic layer and measured the flux of glucose, a constituent of BSS PLUS^® Solution, across a layer of viscoelastic material over time.

Conclusion: PROVISC^® and VISCOAT^® Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices readily permit the diffusion of glucose¹; therefore, BSS PLUS^® Solution can continue to provide physiologic support to the corneal endothelium, even when viscoelastics are used.

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Used in conjunction with viscoelastics, BSS PLUS^® Solution provides nourishment, promotes a safe environment, and helps restore health to ocular tissues. In fact, BSS PLUS^® Intraocular Irrigating Solution helps you successfully deal with routine surgical cases as well as difficult ones.

1. Geroski DH, Wagner T, Edelhauser, HF. Diffusion of Glucose Through a Viscoelastic Layer. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the ASCRS, April 20, 1998, San Diego, CA.