Tissue Blue is a vital dye, used to visualize the
Capsulorhexis during cataract surgery in the absence of
red fundus reflex. It stains the anterior Lens capsule
offering excellent visualization in eyes with mature
cataract. Omni Blue is a sterile preparation of Trypan Blue
in an isotonic, buffered vehicle.
| Active Ingredient | Trypan Blue 0.6 & 0.8 mg/ml |
| Concentration |
0.06% & 0.08% w/v |
| Packaging |
1 ml. Vial, single use unit dose |
| Box Packaging |
10 vials in a box. |
Indications
- Used as an aid in ophthalmic surgery
- Used as a staining agent
- Detects PC rupture
- Anterior/Posterior Capsulotomy
- Phacoemulsification
- Non Phaco SI Cataract Surge,
- ECCE
Warning & Precautions
- Unit Dose. For single use only. Discard remaining solution after use.
- For Intra Ocular use only.
- Not for IM/IV injection.
- May temporarily stain hydrophilic foldable lenses. Please exercise caution
- when using hydrophilic lenses.
Contra indications
No contraindications have been reported till date.
Care must be taken on patients known to be hypersensitive to Trypan Blue or Similar Dyes.
Storage
Keep in a cool dry place, protect from light.
Supply
Available in 1 ml vial single unit, unit dose in pack of Ten.
Method of Use
Prior to injecting the dye, it is advisable to minimize the fluid in the anterior
chamber. This will prevent dilution of the dye and offer better staining. Omni
Blue is injected into the eye on the lens capsule till the capsule is clearly
stained. The lens remains unstained.
Tissue Blue
Trypan Blue
Ophthalmic solution
0.6 mg/ml
Available in
2ml PFS
1 ml CVS (Vial)
|