2020–2021 BCSC Basic and Clinical Science Course™
11 Lens and Cataract
Chapter 7: Preoperative Considerations for Cataract Surgery
Antimicrobial Therapy
After Surgery
After routine cataract surgery, use of antibiotic eyedrops is commonly continued or instituted. Although reduced bacterial counts have been documented with the administration of topical antibiotics, there is no definitive evidence that their use reduces the incidence of endophthalmitis.
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Behndig A, Cochener B, Güell JL, et al. Endophthalmitis prophylaxis in cataract surgery: overview of current practice patterns in 9 European countries. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2013;39(9):1421–1431.
Excerpted from BCSC 2020-2021 series: Section 11 - Lens and Cataract. For more information and to purchase the entire series, please visit https://www.aao.org/bcsc.