Definition: A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. It has been approved by FDA for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. (From Merck Index, 12th ed; American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; 1995, p2275)
Other names Sola Barnes Hind Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Sodium, Fluorescein; Monosodium Salt, Fluorescein; Ful Glo; Fluoresceine, Minims; Fluoresceina, Colircusi; Fluorescein, Sodium; Fluorescein, Disodium; Fluorescein Sodium, Minims; Fluor I Strip A.T.; Disodium Salt, Fluorescein; Dipotassium Salt, Fluorescein; Uranine; Sola-Barnes-Hind Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Wyeth Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Smith & Nephew Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Optifluor Diba; Novartis Brand of Fluorescein Sodium; Minims Stains; Minims Fluoresceine
