Management of Increased Intraocular Pressure After Cataract Extraction

Safety of repeated topical ocular administration of a polycarbophil-based formulation in several models of ocular surgery in rabbits

“…The addition of the carbomers to the ocular formulation has not been associated with adverse reaction when used perioperatively. [17][18][19][20] In fact, Vexol (rimexolone, carbomer 934P) is specifically approved for the treatment of anterior chamber inflammation after cataract surgery. 21 Furthermore, carbomer-based ocular lubricants (Viscotears, Celluvisc) may be safer to use in post-LASIK patients with dry eyes than noncarbomer-based ocular lubricants to prevent flap dislocation because the shearthinning property provides a lower coefficient of friction.…”

Effect of Acetylcholine on Intraocular Pressure following Small-Incision Cataract Surgery

“…In the series of Barron et al [6], there was a 61% incidence rate of intraocular pressure > 25 mm Hg after 6 h and 46% 24 h following surgery [6]. McKinzie and Boggs [7] reported an incidence of 45% after 24 h and Ruiz et al [8] found 55% of his patients to have a rise in intraocular pressure 24 h postoperatively. Naeser et al [4] observed rises in intraocular pressure in 43% at 6 h postoperatively but none during the first postoperative days.…”

Vitreous loss during phacoemulsification in glaucoma patients: Long-term intraocular pressure control

“…There are several reports of a rise in IOP in the early period after cataract surgery in normal eyes 7,8 and in eyes with preexisting glaucoma. 2,9 Intraocular pressure elevation in the immediate postoperative period is usually more common and severe in patients with preexisting glaucoma.…”