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Viscoelastic substances in ophthalmology.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2111587     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The desirable properties of a viscoelastic substance for ophthalmologic applications are intimately tied to its chemical and rheologic properties. This report describes the relevant rheologic properties (e.g., viscosity, viscoelasticity, pseudoplasticity, cohesiveness, and coatability) of the available viscoelastic substances and presents the general principles of their use as well as some specific technical aspects. In addition, the various uses of viscoelastic substances in ophthalmic surgery are outlined. There is no single ideal substance for all circumstances. With a knowledge of the rheologic properties of each substance, the ophthalmologist will be able to choose among the different ones as necessary to suit each clinical situation.
Authors:
T J Liesegang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Survey of ophthalmology     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0039-6257     ISO Abbreviation:  Surv Ophthalmol     Publication Date:    1990 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-06-25     Completed Date:  1990-06-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404551     Medline TA:  Surv Ophthalmol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  268-93     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Section of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acrylic Resins
Animals
Biocompatible Materials*
Chondroitin Sulfates
Collagen
Humans
Hyaluronic Acid
Methylcellulose / analogs & derivatives
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures*
Rheology
Viscosity
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Acrylic Resins; 0/Biocompatible Materials; 8063-82-9/hypromellose; 9003-05-8/polyacrylamide; 9004-61-9/Hyaluronic Acid; 9004-67-5/Methylcellulose; 9007-28-7/Chondroitin Sulfates; 9007-34-5/Collagen

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