title: The use of sodium hyaluronate (Hyalcon) for the removal of severely subluxated lenses.
abstract: Sodium hyaluronate (Hyalcon) was used for the removal of severely subluxated lenses in six patients. Sodium hyaluronate injected into the vitreous beneath the lens caused the lens to elevate and stabilize within the pupil area, where it was protected by the viscous preparation from total luxation. The procedure greatly facilitates the removal of the lens by one of the commonly used methods.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007906:Lens Subluxation / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid