Ophthalmic surgeries demand precision, clarity, and a perfectly maintained anatomical environment. Whether it is cataract extraction, IOL implantation, glaucoma surgery, or corneal procedures, one product plays a vital role in ensuring safety and control: Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Devices (OVDs). This complete guide explains what OVDs are, how they work, types, applications, and why choosing the right OVD matters for surgical outcomes.
Devine Meditech provides a complete and reliable range of ophthalmic visco-surgical and intraoperative support solutions. Each product is designed to enhance surgical precision, protect delicate ocular tissues, and ensure consistent performance across routine and complex procedures. Below is a detailed overview of the company’s key offerings in the OVD and surgical adjuncts category.
1. HPMC 2% Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Solution
(Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
Best for:
• Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification, SICS)
• Anterior chamber maintenance
• IOL implantation
Features & Benefits:
• Forms a clear, stable, protective layer inside the eye
• Helps maintain anterior chamber depth throughout the procedure
• Offers excellent optical clarity for the surgeon
• Non–animal origin polymer ensures safety and biocompatibility
• Easy to inject and easy to remove minimizes risk of postoperative IOP spikes
Why Surgeons Prefer It
HPMC 2% offers the perfect blend of viscosity and coating ability, making it ideal for routine cataract surgeries where chamber stability and safety are priorities.
2. Sodium Hyaluronate OVD (Viscoelastic Gel)
Available in various molecular weights & viscosities
Best for:
• Premium cataract surgeries
• IOL implantation requiring extra chamber stability
• Cases needing enhanced endothelial protection
Features & Benefits:
• Highly elastic, cohesive viscoelastic with superior space-maintaining properties
• Smooth capsulorhexis creation due to stable anterior chamber
• Excellent endothelium protection thanks to strong coating and viscoelasticity
• Easy removal as a single mass reduces postoperative complications
• Biocompatible, non-inflammatory and safe
Why Surgeons Prefer It:
Sodium Hyaluronate OVDs perform reliably in both standard and premium IOL surgeries. Their cohesive nature makes them ideal for surgeons who prefer efficiency and lower chances of retained OVD.
3. Trypan Blue Ophthalmic Dye (0.06% / 0.1%)
For Enhanced Visualization During Cataract Surgery
Best for:
• Mature, white, or hyper-mature cataracts
• Difficult capsulorhexis cases
• Poor red-reflex conditions
Features & Benefits:
• Provides sharp, uniform staining of the anterior capsule
• Improves visibility for a precise, controlled capsulorhexis
• Helps reduce complications in challenging cataract cases
• Non-toxic concentration specifically formulated for intraocular use
• Comes in sterile, prefilled syringes or vials for quick, safe application
Why Surgeons Prefer It:
Trypan Blue is essential for safe capsulorhexis in low-visibility cataracts. Devine Meditech’s formulation ensures clear staining without endothelial toxicity.
4. Carbachol Intraocular Solution (0.01%)
• Miotic Agent for Post-IOL Implantation
Best for:
• Restoring pupil constriction at the end of cataract surgery
• Preventing postoperative pressure spikes
• Stabilizing intraocular structures
Features & Benefits:
• Rapid, controlled miosis within minutes
• Helps prevent iris prolapse and postoperative complications
• Reduces risk of IOP elevation caused by retained OVD
• Sterile, preservative-free, and safe for intraocular use
• Useful in both routine and high-risk surgeries
Why Surgeons Prefer It:
Carbachol provides predictable pupil constriction, making the close of surgery safer and smoother. It also plays a crucial role in reducing postoperative IOP fluctuations.
• High purity & biocompatibility: Each product goes through stringent quality checks.
• Clinically reliable: Trusted by surgeons for consistency and surgical performance.
• Easy handling: Smooth injection, predictable behavior, and ease of removal.
• Better patient outcomes: Reduced endothelial trauma, stable chambers, and safer IOL implantation.
Ophthalmic OVDs play a central role in ensuring safe, stable, and predictable intraocular surgeries. From maintaining chamber depth to protecting the corneal endothelium and enabling smooth IOL implantation, the right viscoelastic can significantly improve surgical outcomes. Devine Meditech’s comprehensive OVD portfolio including HPMC, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trypan Blue, and Carbachol is designed to support surgeons at every step of the procedure.
Each product reflects a commitment to precision, biocompatibility, and clinical reliability. Whether it is maintaining clear visibility, stabilizing delicate structures, reducing postoperative risks, or enhancing surgical control, Devine Meditech provides solutions that help surgeons achieve safer and more efficient results.
By combining advanced formulations with a surgeon centric approach, Devine Meditech continues to empower ophthalmic professionals with high-quality tools that elevate patient care and enhance surgical excellence.