A Study of Role of Anterior Segment Antibiotic wash in Acute Post Operative Cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1

Abstract

Acute postoperative Endophthalmitis is a dreaded and feared complication of cataract surgery. Though meticulous asepsis has managed to bring down the incidence to a great extent, the occurrence of such cases in of concern. Various methods have been advised to prevent and treat postoperative endophthalmitis. However, no single protocol is suitable for all cases. We hereby propose the use of anterior chamber antibiotic wash for management of these cases. .

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Baranwal V K, Shyam Sunder K, Gupta R P

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  • EP ID EP588917
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1601041215
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Baranwal V K, Shyam Sunder K, Gupta R P (2017). A Study of Role of Anterior Segment Antibiotic wash in Acute Post Operative Cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(1), 12-15. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-588917