Other specialist treatments for eye conditions
Specialist treatments used in surgical procedures
Used in cataract/ophthalmic surgery.
Z-Hyalin Plus
Z-Hyalin Plus 1.5% ophthalmic viscosurgical device 1ml pre-filled syringes
Specialist advice.
Used in corneal surgery.
TISSEEL
TISSEEL Ready to use solution for sealant 2ml pre-filled syringes
Specialist advice.
TISSEEL Ready to use solution for sealant 4ml pre-filled syringes
Specialist advice.
Used in theatre procedures. (Sept 2024 Miochol E is discontinued alternative choices are under review)
Acetylcholine
Miochol-E 20mg powder and solvent for solution for intraocular irrigation vials
Specialist advice.
Medical device for use during intraocular surgery.
Hypromellose
OcuCoat 2% solution for injection 2ml pre-filled syringes
Specialist advice.
Used during cataract surgery to protect delicate ocular structures, compartmentalise within the eye, pressurise the anterior chamber and provide a faster and safer surgery.
Sodium hyaluronate + Chondroitin
Viscoat ophthalmic viscosurgical device 0.5ml pre-filled syringes
Specialist advice.
Prescribing Notes:
- Sodium hyaluronate 1.8% (Healon GV Pro 1.8%) is also approved for use during cataract surgery to protect delicate ocular structures, compartmentalise within the eye, pressurise the anterior chamber and provide a faster and safer surgery. Use is under specialist advice.
History Notes
04/09/2024
Miochol-E discontinued
15/06/2022
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Angiography of the ocular fundus
Fluorescein
Anatera 500mg/5ml solution for injection vials
Specialist advice.
History Notes
15/06/2022
East Region Formulary content agreed.