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Post-Cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis: Brief Literature Review Publisher



Hashemian H1 ; Mirshahi R1 ; Khodaparast M1 ; Jabbarvand M1
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  1. 1. Ophthalmology Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Farabi Eye Hospital, Iran

Source: Journal of Current Ophthalmology Published:2016


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. © 2016 Iranian Society of Ophthalmology