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2. Povidone-iodine - Wikipedia

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   Povidone-iodine is a chemical complex of povidone, hydrogen iodide, and elemental iodine. [4] The recommended strength solution contains 10% Povidone, with total iodine species equaling 10,000 ppm or 1% total titratable iodine. [ 4 ]

3. Polyvinylpyrrolidone - Wikipedia

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   Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also commonly called polyvidone or povidone, is a water-soluble polymer compound made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone. [1] PVP is available in a range of molecular weights and related viscosities, and can be selected according to the desired application properties.

4. Eye surgery - Wikipedia

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   Sterile precautions are taken to prepare the area for surgery and lower the risk of infection. These precautions include the use of antiseptics , such as povidone-iodine , and sterile drapes, gowns, and gloves.

5. Iodine (medical use) - Wikipedia

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   Unlike tincture of iodine, Lugol's iodine has a minimised amount of the free iodine (I 2) component. Iodine glycerin, a preparation used in dentistry. Povidone iodine (an iodophor). Iodine-V: iodine (I 2) and fulvic acid form a clathrate compound (iodine molecules are "caged" by fulvic acid in this host-guest complex). A water-soluble, solid ...

6. Intravitreal injection - Wikipedia

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   The specialist then sterilizes the eye and the surrounding area, often with povidone-iodine (PVP-I) solution, to prevent any infection in the injected site. [22] [31] Aqueous chlorhexidine is used instead in case of adverse effects to povidone-iodine. [23] Next, an eyelid speculum is placed to retract the eyelids and thus hold the eye open.

7. Phacoemulsification - Wikipedia

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   Proper sterile precautions are taken to prepare the area for surgery, including use of antiseptics like povidone-iodine. Sterile drapes, gowns and gloves are employed. A plastic sheet with a receptacle helps collect the fluids during phacoemulsification. An eye speculum is inserted to keep the eyelids open.