The best irrigating fluid during ECCE is –
Ringer lactate
Normal saline
Balanced salt solution
Balanced salt solution + glutathione
Balanced salt solution plus glutathione or BSS Plus is the best irrigating fluid for ECCE as it is protective to the corneal endothelium.
Unlike BSS, BSS plus is physiologically similar to human aqueous and vitreous and maintain endothelial cell function.