Ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Intraocular irrigating solutions. A randomized clinical trial of balanced salt solution plus and dextrose bicarbonate lactated Ringer's solution.
Two intraocular irrigating solutions which differ principally by the presence of oxidized glutathione were compared in this randomized, masked, prospective study to discern differences in preservation of endothelial cell size. ⋯ The presence of glutathione in BSS Plus and other minor electrolyte differences between the solutions is not more advantageous with regard to endothelial cell size than dextrose bicarbonate lactated Ringer's solution for standard extracapsular cataract surgery. Cost per 500-microliters bottle of BSS plus is $62 compared with $9.80 for dextrose bicarbonate lactated Ringer's solution.