Ophthalmic irrigation (intraocular)

Intraocular ophthalmic (inside the eye) irrigation is a sterile solution used for cleaning.

Intraocular ophthalmic irrigation helps keep the eye in its natural condition during surgical procedures like cataract surgery.

Intraocular ophthalmic irrigation might also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Intraocular ophthalmic irrigation is put into the eye during surgery. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

After surgery, call your doctor if you have any vision problems, eye pain or redness, or if you notice increased sensitivity to light.

To ensure that intraocular ophthalmic irrigation is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• diabetes; or
• a history of glaucoma.

It is unclear if intraocular ophthalmic irrigation can harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is also unclear if intraocular ophthalmic irrigation passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Ophthalmic irrigation may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• vision problems;
• eye pain or redness; or
• increased sensitivity to light.

Common side effects of ophthalmic irrigation may include:

• headache; or
• mild eye discomfort.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Because you will receive ophthalmic irrigation (intraocular) during surgery, it is very unlikely that you will miss a dose.

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to happen.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any limits on food, drinks, or activities.

It is unlikely that other medications you take by mouth or injection will affect intraocular ophthalmic irrigation used in the eyes. However, many medications can interact with each other. Inform all your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.