title: Blue Healon.
abstract: A random prospective study comparing clear sodium hyaluronate (Healon) and blue Healon was done in 50 patients who had routine extracapsular cataract surgery with lens implantation. Blue Healon was more visible and easier to remove. For this reason there was less residual Healon postoperatively in the blue Healon group, with slightly fewer cells and less flare and blood in the immediate postoperative period. There were no other differences and the mechanical properties of the two Healons were the same.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Drews
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gabrawy
mesh_terms: D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000166:cytology; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D004396:Coloring Agents; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006988:Hyphema / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011446:Prospective Studies
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid