Surgery – Instruments – Means for removing – inserting or aiding in the removal or...
Patent
1997-03-25
2000-07-11
Dawson, Glenn K.
Surgery
Instruments
Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...
128898, A61F 900
Patent
active
060865970
ABSTRACT:
Ophthalmic composition for use in ocular surgery includes an aqueous solution of sodium hyaluronate with a concentration within the range of 18-40 mg sodium hyaluronate/ml solution and the molecular mass of sodium hyaluronate being in the range of 1.times.10.sup.6 -10.times.10.sup.6 <M>.sub.r,M. In a method for conducting ocular surgery, the composition is introduced into the eye as a surgical aid. The composition may be used in a method for conducting cataract surgery.
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Fergeus Susanna
Lundberg Kerstin
Wik Ove
Dawson Glenn K.
Pharmacia & UpJohn AB
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