Drug details

Healon (sodium hyaluronate)

type of Rheumatologics, Other, Sodium hyaluronate

Healon (sodium hyaluronate) is used as a surgical aid in cataract extraction (intra- and extracapsular), intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, corneal transplant, glaucoma filtration and retinal attachment surgery.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • inflammation, or
  • a temporary rise in intraocular (inside the eye) pressure,
  • corneal swelling