Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 49, Issue 2, Supplement 2 , Pages S55-S61, March 2004

Reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis☆

  • Randall J. Olson, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Randall Olson, MD, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, 50 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132.

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Abstract 

Recent literature suggests that the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis is variable and may be on the rise. This article reviews established perioperative preventative measures, and discusses some possible causes of postoperative endophthalmitis that may be insufficiently addressed by current risk reduction techniques. This article also considers future measures for reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis.

Keywords:  antibiotics, endophthalmitis, fluoroquinolones, microleaks, prophylaxis, risk reduction

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☆ The author reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article. Dr. Olson is a consultant for Allergan, Inc.

PII: S0039-6257(04)00003-7

doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2004.01.002

Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 49, Issue 2, Supplement 2 , Pages S55-S61, March 2004

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