Which product is used at each step of cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is a sequence, not a single purchase. This table maps each step of a routine phacoemulsification case to the Agaaz product used at that step, so a theatre list can be sourced from one manufacturer instead of five.
| Step | What it does | Agaaz product |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal incision | Clear corneal entry and controlled incision architecture | OP-BLADE |
| Capsule staining | Visible anterior capsule in mature and white cataracts | OP-BLUE — trypan blue 0.06% |
| Space creation | Cohesive OVD to form and hold the anterior chamber | PURE-HYAL — sodium hyaluronate 1.4% |
| Chamber maintenance | HPMC viscoelastic for stability through phaco | OP-VISC and PURE-VISC |
| Irrigation | Preservative-free balanced salt solution | BSSENTIAL — 500 mL |
| Fluid delivery | Angular cannulas for controlled, even flow | OP-FLOW |
| IOL implantation | Hydrophilic acrylic aspheric foldable lens | OP-FOLD AS |
| IOL implantation | Hydrophobic acrylic aspheric lens | OP-VIEW AS |
| IOL implantation | Extended depth of focus lens | X-VIZ |
| IOL implantation | Three-piece lens for sulcus fixation | TRICENTRA |
| Pupil constriction | Controlled miosis at the close of the case | OP-CHOL — carbachol 0.01% |
| Endophthalmitis prophylaxis | Intracameral antibiotic at wound closure | MOXGUARD — moxifloxacin 0.5% |
| Vitreoretinal tamponade | Silicone oil at 1000 and 5000 cSt | RETSIL |
| Diagnostics | Fluorescein strips for tear film and corneal staining | FLUROSCENE |
Ophthalmic product questions, answered
Which intraocular lens material should I choose, hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic acrylic lenses unfold slowly and predictably, which makes them forgiving to handle through a small incision. Hydrophobic acrylic lenses show lower rates of posterior capsule opacification in comparative trials. Agaaz supplies both — OP-FOLD AS and i-Nera are hydrophilic, OP-VIEW AS and TRICENTRA are hydrophobic.
What is an ophthalmic viscosurgical device used for in cataract surgery?
An OVD forms and holds the anterior chamber, protects the corneal endothelium and creates working space for capsulorhexis and lens implantation. Cohesive OVDs such as sodium hyaluronate hold space and remove cleanly; dispersive HPMC formulations coat tissue and stay in place longer during phacoemulsification.
Why is trypan blue used during cataract surgery?
Trypan blue selectively stains the anterior lens capsule, restoring the contrast a surgeon needs to complete a continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis. It matters most where the red reflex is poor — mature and white cataracts, dense corneal scarring and narrow pupils.
What is intracameral moxifloxacin given for?
Intracameral moxifloxacin is injected into the anterior chamber at the end of cataract surgery as prophylaxis against post-operative endophthalmitis. It places the antibiotic directly where contamination occurs, rather than relying on topical drops to reach therapeutic levels inside the eye.
Does Agaaz Ophthalmics manufacture its own products?
Yes. Agaaz Ophthalmics manufactures its intraocular lenses, viscoelastics, ophthalmic solutions and surgical consumables in Ahmedabad, India, and exports to 15+ countries. The range spans the full cataract procedure rather than a single category.
Can Agaaz supply products under our own brand?
Yes. Agaaz supplies OEM and private-label ophthalmic products, including IOLs, OVDs and surgical solutions, for distributors and hospital groups that carry their own label. Pack presentation and artwork are produced to the partner specification.




















