A viscoelastic solution including a buffered solution, 0.01-10% chondroitin sulfate, 0.01-10% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and 0.01-10% sodium hyaluronate, pH adjusted to 6.0-8.0 at a osmolarity between 200-400 mOsmol/L. The buffered solution can be HEPES buffered minimal essential medium (MEM), phosphate buffered saline (PBS), or buffered balanced salt solution. A cell growth factor or cell growth supplement can also be included in the solution.