Methylcellulose has been used since 1976 to prevent damage to the corneal endothelium during operations for implantation of intraocular lenses. Originally one drop of a 1% solution was placed on the ...

Keep mixing until the solution is clear and homogeneous ... NF, with 150 mL of methylcellulose 1%. Add a small amount of the mixture to the fine powder and mix into a uniform paste.