Commentary: The changing scenario of cluster endophthalmitis

The incidence of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis has decreased over time due to better standards of operation theatre sterilization, improved preoperative patient workup, cautious surgical techniques, and better postoperative care. [...]in today's scenario cluster endophthalmitis has re-e...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of ophthalmology 2018-08, Vol.66 (8), p.1079-1079
Hauptverfasser: Kumar, Atul, Sundar, Dheepak, Mutha, Vineet
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The incidence of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis has decreased over time due to better standards of operation theatre sterilization, improved preoperative patient workup, cautious surgical techniques, and better postoperative care. [...]in today's scenario cluster endophthalmitis has re-emerged due to liberal anti-VEGF use. [...]the protocol suggested by the authors might additionally include a note mentioning certain steps such as vigilant surveillance of the anti-VEGF preparation and aliquoting, finding the source of supply, the possible area of contamination of these vials, etc.
ISSN:0301-4738
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DOI:10.4103/ijo.IJO_530_18