Viscoelastic usage varies with conditions

Dispersive viscoelastic agents(Viscoat): endothelial protection, epithelial
            coating, and lubrication for IOL injectors.
Cohesive agents(Provisc, Healon 5): space maintenance, flatten the anterior
            capsule during capsulorhexis creation, and inflate the capsular bag for
            IOL insertion

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