title: Visco elastic materials in keratoplasty.
abstract: An account is presented of the early experiences with the use of visco elastic materials in keratoplasty. Materials used have been sodium hyaluronate ('Healonid') and 1 per cent and 2 per cent solutions of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The surgical methods and the initial results have been outlined. The freedom from any short term or intermediate complications is noteworthy.
mesh_terms: D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008722:Methods; D008747:Methylcellulose / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D008747:Methylcellulose