The best irrigating fluid during ECCE is?: (A) Ringer lactate, (B) Normal saline, (C) Balanced salt solution, (D) Balanced salt solution + glutathione
Answer is D. D i.e. Balanced salt solution plus glutathionine Balanced Salt Solution Plus Glutathionine or BBS Plus is the best irrigating fluid for ECCE Q as it is protective to corneal endothelium. Unlike BSS, BSS plus is physiologically similar to human aqueous and vitreous and maintain endothelial cell function.