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balanced salt solution (BSS (+), Endosol Extra)
Indications:
1) irrigation during surgical procedures of the eyes
2) removal of foreign bodies from the eye
Dosage:
Drops: 15 mL
Sterile solution: 500 mL.
Adverse effects:
1) bullous keratopathy may occur if the corneal endothelium is abnormal
2) inflammatory reactions?
3) corneal edema?
General
pharmacologic combination
References
- Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs,
Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al
eds, 1998 - not on National VA formulary
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 1998