"Healon® D+GV gives me the best of both worlds. Healon D® protects the corneal endothelium throughout the procedure and Healon GV® provides space maintenance and control."

- Uday Devgan, MD
Los Angeles, California

Clear — Healon D® OVD

• Complete clarity in surgical field
• Highly protective of endothelial cells¹

Control — Healon GV® OVD

• Exceptional control and ease of removal
• Highest molecular weight cohesive available in OVDs²

Healon® D+GV Ophthalmic Viscosurgical System combines a clear dispersive with the highest molecular weight cohesive for the first time in a combination pack. By bringing together these premium OVDs, Healon® OVDs offer the space maintenance, control, endothelial cell protection, and flexibility you need to improve patient outcomes during cataract surgery.

Healon D® OVD protects corneal endothelial cells, while Healon GV® OVD deepens the anterior chamber and flattens the anterior capsule.

Healon D® Dispersive OVD delivers clear protection

• Provides exceptional clarity in the surgical field
• Low molecular weight assures outstanding retention
• Provides optimum protection of endothelial cells throughout the entire surgical process¹
• Ideal for lubrication of IOL insertion systems

Healon GV® Cohesive OVD provides exceptional Control

• High viscosity for increased anterior chamber expansion and maintenance
• Highest molecular weight of any ophthalmic viscosurgical devise on the market²
• Expands anterior chamber and flattens anterior capsule to facilitate capsulorhexis
• Long molecular chain designed to facilitate removal

References

1. Viscoelastic materials and corneal endothelium. In: Buratto L, Giardini P, Bellucci R, eds. Viscoelastics in Opthalmic Surgery. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc; 2000:49-55
2. Hütz WW, Eckhardt B, Kohnen T. Comparison of viscoelastic substances used in phacoemulsifi cation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1996;22:955-959.

Intended use statement

Healon GV® and Healon D® OVDs are used in ophthalmic surgical procedures to maintain a deep anterior chamber that facilitates manipulation inside the eye with reduced trauma to the corneal endothelium and other ocular tissues.
Warnings/Precautions/Contraindications: There are no known contraindications to the use of Healon GV® and Healon D® OVDs when used as recommended. Please refer to package inserts for full prescribing information. Rx only.