title: Viscoelastic evacuation of traumatic hyphaema.
abstract: A technique for the safe evacuation of traumatic hyphaema is described. The viscoelastic properties of Healonid are used to separate the hyphaema from other ocular tissues and to extrude it through a small corneal incision. Healonid maintains a deep anterior chamber and a stable intraocular pressure. It also protects the lens, cornea, and iris and allows clear observation.
mesh_terms: D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006988:Hyphema / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid