Comparison of topical 5% NaCl versus 10% Mannitol for the treatment of corneal edema after phacoemulsification.

Topical 5% NaCl and 10% Mannitol agents are effective and reliable agents that showed faster recovery of corneal edema during the early postoperative period after uncomplicated cataract surgery. The choice between these agents may depend on factors such as patient tolerability, cost, and availability.