Antiedema drugs in ophthalmology

摘要

Authors reviewing the role of hyperosmotic ophthalmic drugs and discuss the modern use of hyperosmotic agents in ophthalmology. The mechanism of action is discussed with potential side effects and tolerance. Fourty percent glucose drops were used in patient having cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) with dense nuclei. Patients received topical glucose for a week. In all cases the corneas cleared within 2.2 days and remained clear thereafter. Further morphological studies are warranted to clear the role of hyperosmotic agents in corneal morphological changes. Authors conclude, that hyperosmotic slutions such as 40% glucose, glycerine solution and 5% NaCl ointment remain in modern ophthalmic practice to treat postoperative corneal edema in spite of sophisticated surgical technology.