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Medicines hyaluronidaseQuestion & answer

hyaluronidase · Medicine question

Can hyaluronidase be applied directly to the cornea?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Hyalase (hyaluronidase) must not be applied directly to the cornea.

Sources for this answer

Hyalase 1500 I.U. Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion or Hyaluronidase 1500 I.U. Powder for Solution for Injection/InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 7Document updated 12 March 2015

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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