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. 2014 Dec;40(12):2134-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.10.010. Epub 2014 Nov 24.

Intracameral antibiotics: Safety, efficacy, and preparation

Rosa Braga-Mele  1 , David F Chang  2 , Bonnie An Henderson  2 , Nick Mamalis  2 , Audrey Talley-Rostov  2 , Abhay Vasavada  2 ; ASCRS Clinical Cataract Committee
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Intracameral antibiotics: Safety, efficacy, and preparation

Rosa Braga-Mele et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Endophthalmitis is a rare but potentially devastating complication of cataract surgery. This article presents an overview of endophthalmitis prophylaxis and the use of intracameral antibiotics. It highlights available intracameral antibiotics with respect to pharmacology, spectrum of activity, dosage and preparation, safety, and efficacy profiles, as well as toxic anterior segment syndrome risks to better define the potential use of these medications in the prevention of endophthalmitis.

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