The best irrigating fluid during ECCE is?
Ringer lactate
Normal saline
Balanced salt solution
Balanced salt solution + glutathione
D i.e. Balanced salt solution plus glutathionine Balanced Salt Solution Plus Glutathionine or BBS Plus is the best irrigating fluid for ECCE Q as it is protective to corneal endothelium. Unlike BSS, BSS plus is physiologically similar to human aqueous and vitreous and maintain endothelial cell function.