FDA approves first gel for sealing corneal incision after cataract surgery

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Title: FDA approves first gel for sealing corneal incision after cataract surgery

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FDA approves first gel for sealing corneal incision after cataract surgery

01/09/2014 04:09 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first gel sealant for use in stopping fluid from leaking through the incision in a patient’s cornea after cataract surgery with intraocular lens placement in adults. Prior to today’s approval, stitches were the only option for closing a leaking corneal incision after cataract surgery.

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