Hyaluronic Acid Problems

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is made naturally by the body. The fluid around the eyes and joints contains the largest amount of hyaluronic acid in the body. Doctors often use hyaluronic acid when performing certain types of eye surgeries and inject it into the joints of arthritic patients.

Injection Site Irritation

• Hyaluronic acid is used in the treatment of some types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. This substance is injected into the patient's joints that are most painful. However, some side effects are present with the use of joint injections. According to WebMd.com, the most common side effect of hyaluronic acid injections are pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.

Eye Problems

• Eye surgeons often use hyaluronic acid during eye surgeries such as cataract removal, eye injuries, repair of a detached retina and corneal transplantation. During these surgeries, hyaluronic acid is injected into the eye during the procedure to replace the natural fluids of the eye. Incidents of increased intraoccular pressure have been reported in some patients with the use of hyaluronic acid.

Allergic Reactions

• Although rare, using hyaluronic acid can cause allergic reactions in some people. For this reason, its use is contraindicated for those who have a history of severe allergic reactions.