title: Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activity of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-iodine versus topical antibiotics in cataract surgery.
abstract: Comparative evaluation of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-iodine versus topical broad-spectrum antibiotics for disinfecting the eye and surrounding area to prevent postoperative complications was carried out on 100 patients. PVP-iodine proved superior antiseptic for pre-operative preparation of eyes before cataract surgery. It was cheaper, caused minimal side-effects, reduced bacterial counts to a great extent and eliminated fungi completely.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Nagpal
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011206:Povidone-Iodine