Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose - hye-drox-ee-PROE-pil meth-ill-SELL-yoo-lose is using as a surgical aid in certain eye surgeries, such as cataract removal and lens implantation procedures. It helps maintain the shape of the eye during surgery as well as protect the tissues of the eye from damage due to surgical instruments.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Another commonly using name is hypromellose .