Could your eye numbing gel be blocking Germ-Killing medicine?
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This study checked if a specific numbing eye gel (Iheezo) acts as a barrier and stops an antiseptic (povidone-iodine) from killing germs before eye surgery. Researchers compared it to a different, thinner numbing drop (tetracaine) in 100 patients. They measured bacteria on the ey…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Harrow Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC