Benefits of Heparin Surface Modification

• Heparin surface-modification (HSM) reduces postoperative inflammatory responses in the early postoperative period.*


• HSM posterior intraocular lenses result in less cellular response observed one year after extra-capsular cataract extraction.*


• HSM results in reduced foreign-body reaction as measured by specular micro-graphy and slit-lamp examination, especially in the early postoperative period.*


• Patients who are diabetic or have glaucoma can definitely benefit from an HSM acrylic IOL compared to a non-HSM PMMA IOL, according to a multi-center study.*


• HSM coating appears to be a valuable tool to decrease implant-associated bacterial endophthalmitis.*

*Statements taken from industry articles on file.