What causes corneal edema?

Corneal edema is caused by excess fluid buildup in the cornea, often following surgery, trauma, or conditions like Fuchs’ dystrophy.

What are the symptoms of corneal edema?

Common symptoms include blurry vision, discomfort, and halos around lights—especially in the morning.

How does sodium chloride 5% help with corneal edema?

Hypertonic saline solutions like sodium chloride 5% draw excess fluid from the cornea, relieving swelling and restoring clarity.

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Corneal Edema

Shop pharmacy-grade treatments for corneal edema—a common cause of blurry vision and eye pressure. Our hypertonic saline eye drops and ointments help draw excess fluid from the cornea and are often used for conditions like Fuchs’ dystrophy and post-surgical swelling.

We carry affordable alternatives to Muro 128® from Rugby Laboratories, available in both 5% Sodium Chloride Eye Drops and 5% Hypertonicity Eye Ointment:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes corneal edema?
Corneal edema happens when excess fluid builds up in the cornea, often after eye surgery, trauma, or due to conditions like Fuchs’ dystrophy.
What are the symptoms?
Blurry vision, discomfort, and seeing halos around lights—especially in the morning—are common signs.
How does sodium chloride 5% help?
This hypertonic solution pulls fluid out of the swollen cornea, relieving pressure and improving clarity.