Douglas J. Rhee, MD

G. CAPSULE STAINING ADJUNCTSDrug Trade Preparation Usual Dose Notesindocyanine green IC-Green see notes 0.5 ml intraocular May be used as an adjunct to stain the anteriorcapsule for cataract surgery; preparation involvesadding 0.5 cc of the aqueous solvent into the powervial.After shaking, dilute this with 4.5 cc of balanced saltsolution to bring total volume to 5 cc (ArchOphthalmol 1998;116:535–537).Must be used within 10 hours of mixing.Should be avoided in patients with a history ofallergy to iodine containing productstrypan blue Vision Blue Soln, 0.06% 0.5 ml intraocular Used as an adjunct to stain the anterior capsule forcataract surgery; does not require reconstitution;caution: may stain hydrophilic acrylic intraocularlenses or other structures within the eye such asthe anterior vitreous faceMiscellaneous Conditions 101