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ocriplasmin

Proteolytic enzyme · Ophthalmic surgical agent

Proteolytic enzymeOphthalmic surgical agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Dissolves the vitreous and relieves traction on the macula in the center of the retina.

Indications

vitreomacular traction

Side effects

Serious
  • lens subluxation (from zonular dehiscence)

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team