<p>The invention relates to an ophthalmic viscoelastic device, comprising at least one viscoelastic polymer, wherein the at least one viscoelastic polymer is covalently bound to at least one phenolic compound. The invention also relates to a method for producing an ophthalmic viscoelastic device, in which at least one phenolic compound is covalently bound to at least one water-soluble, viscoelastic polymer.</p>
