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Who should not use Provisc?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Provisc (sodium hyaluronate) is a synthetic form of a fluid in your eyes that was once used during cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation in the U.S. Provisc contains natural rubber (latex) and should not be used in patients with a known latex allergy.

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