Intracameral antibiotics: Safety, efficacy, and preparation.

Prophylaxis of postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: results of the 2007 ASCRS member survey.

An online survey of members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery indicated a strong preference for preoperative and postoperative topical antibiotic prophylaxis, with most surgeons favoring latest generation topical fluoroquinolones. A significant percentage of surgeons reported being concerned about the risks of homemade intracameral antibiotic preparations, and there was...

Safety and Efficacy of Intracameral Mydriatics in Cataract Surgery

Small incision cataract surgery: tips for avoiding surgical complications

Other measures will also help to reduce the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis: proper hand washing (see ‘how to’ article on page 17), the use of sterile instruments, the ‘non-touch’ technique, the subconjunctival injection of antibiotics,4,5 and the intracameral injection of cefuroxime6 at the end of surgery (see article on page 11). The dose of intracameral cefuroxime must be meticulously ...

The Safety and Efficacy of Routine Administration of Intracameral Vancomycin during Cataract Surgery

Purpose. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intracameral vancomycin during cataract surgery using a standardized dosage and delivery technique. Methods. The charts of 20,719 consecutive eyes that underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation in a single ambulatory surgery center were retrospectively reviewed over a 5-year period. Results. The first 11,333 consecutive case...

Safety and efficacy of intracameral moxifloxacin injection for prophylaxis of endophthalmitis after phacoemulsification.

PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 0.05 mL intracameral injection of moxifloxacin in patients who underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implant. METHODS Retrospective study comprising patients who underwent phacoemulsification and IOL implant between January 2009 and December 2013. Patients were divided into two groups. Group A followed standard endophthalmitis ...