Title of article
Post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis: Brief literature review
Author/Authors
Hashemian, Hesam Ophthalmology Research Center - Department of Ophthalmology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mirshahi, Reza Ophthalmology Research Center - Department of Ophthalmology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Khodaparast, Mehdi Ophthalmology Research Center - Department of Ophthalmology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Jabbarvand, Mahmoud Ophthalmology Research Center - Department of Ophthalmology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Pages
5
From page
101
To page
105
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate recent evidence in prophylaxis and management of post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis.
Methods: We conducted a literature search using Pubmed database for post cataract surgery endophthalmitis, and relevant articles were selected
from original English papers published since 2015.
Results: Forty-nine articles were published regarding post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis from January 2015 to February 2016. A low
incidence of post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis has been reported. A growing number of articles are focusing on preventing endophthalmitis
using intracameral antibiotics.
Conclusion: Based on the current evidence, intracameral antibiotics seems to be effective in preventing endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.
Keywords
Endophthalmitis , Microbiology , Risk factors , Post cataract surgery endophthalmitis
Journal title
Journal of Current Ophthalmology
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Journal of Current Ophthalmology
Record number
2444664
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