title: Preparation of 2% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose for viscous surgery.
abstract: Since 1976 I have used a solution of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose to prevent corneal endothelial damage during intraocular lens implantation. The substance is inexpensive, readily available, and can be easily dissolved. This paper describes preparation of a 2% solution.
mesh_terms: D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D065347:Hypromellose Derivatives; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008722:Methods; D008747:Methylcellulose / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D065347:Hypromellose Derivatives; D008747:Methylcellulose