FLUORESCEIN MONOSODIUM SALT
\flˈʊ͡əɹɪsˌiːn mˌɒnə͡ʊsˈə͡ʊdi͡əm sˈɒlt], \flˈʊəɹɪsˌiːn mˌɒnəʊsˈəʊdiəm sˈɒlt], \f_l_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɪ_s_ˌiː_n m_ˌɒ_n_əʊ_s_ˈəʊ_d_iə_m s_ˈɒ_l_t]\
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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)
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