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Indications & Uses
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is used as an aid in eye surgery. Surgeons use it during procedures that involve the anterior chamber of the eye, such as removing a cataract and inserting an intraocular lens.
Pharmacology
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose keeps the anterior chamber deep during anterior segment surgery. This lets the surgeon handle the tissues more efficiently, with less trauma to the corneal endothelium and other ocular tissues. Because Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is viscoelastic, it also helps push the vitreous face back, and this prevents a flat chamber from forming after the operation.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Cataract surgery and IOL implantation
For cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ophthalmic solution should be injected carefully into the anterior chamber before capsulotomy, using standard aseptic techniques. It may be injected before or after the crystalline lens is removed. If it is instilled before lens removal, it protects the corneal endothelium from possible damage by the surgical instruments during cataract surgery. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose can also be used to coat an intraocular lens before implantation, and to coat the tips of surgical instruments. More can be injected during anterior segment surgery to keep the chamber fully maintained or to replace any volume lost during the procedure. At the end of the surgery, it is recommended that it be removed from the eye as completely as possible by irrigation and/or aspiration.
Side Effects
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is very well tolerated when it is injected into the human eye. Some people may have a temporary rise in intraocular pressure after the operation. Rarely, inflammation can follow surgery (iritis, hypopyon), and corneal edema and corneal decompensation may also occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
The precautions for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose are limited to those that normally go with the eye operation being done. Eye pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) can rise for a short time after surgery, either because the person already has glaucoma or because of the surgery itself. For these reasons, the following precautions should be considered. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose should be removed from the anterior chamber at the end of surgery. If the post-operative intraocular pressure goes above the expected values, appropriate therapy should be given.
Contraindications
Don't use Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose if you are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. There are also no reports of it causing problems in babies who are breastfed.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose in a cool, dry place, away from light. Don't let it freeze. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Eye Gel 2%
What is Eye Gel 2% Viscoelastic Solution?
Eye Gel 2% Viscoelastic Solution is a medicine that contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. It is made by OSL Pharma Ltd. It belongs to the Drugs for Dry eyes group of medicines.
What is Eye Gel used for?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is used as an aid in eye surgery. Surgeons use it during procedures that involve the anterior chamber of the eye, such as removing a cataract and inserting an intraocular lens.
What are the side effects of Eye Gel?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is very well tolerated when it is injected into the human eye. Some people may have a temporary rise in intraocular pressure after the operation.
Can I take Eye Gel during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. There are also no reports of it causing problems in babies who are breastfed. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Eye Gel?
Keep Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose in a cool, dry place, away from light. Don't let it freeze.
Do I need a prescription for Eye Gel?
Eye Gel is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.