An Open Randomized Clinical Study Comparing Healon® GV and Healon® during Soft IOL Implantation

Abstract

Objective: To compare the space maintaining capacity of Healon® and Healon® GV in the anterior chamber and capsular bag during implantation of a soft intraocular lens (IOL). Study Design and Patients: Fifteen patients undergoing phacoemulsification and soft IOL implantation were randomized to have either Healon® or Healon® GV during surgery. All patients were operated with scleral tunnel incision, capsulorhexis, posterior chamber phacoemulsification, widening of the incision to 4.0 mm and implantation of a folded silicone IOL with 6.0 mm optic (SI18NB), using a prodigy inserter. Setting: S:t Erik's Eye Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. Main Outcome Measures: Qualitative evaluation of space maintaining capacity of the anterior chamber and ability to widen the capsular bag during soft IOL implantation. Intraocular pressure (IOP). Results: The space maintaining capacity was significantly better with Healon® GV than with Healon® both in the anterior chamber (P = 0.03) and in the capsular bag (P = 0.02). There was no significant difference in postoperative IOP Conclusions: The use of Healon® GV leads to better maintenance of space within the eye and potentially increased safety during soft IOL implantation.