Reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis.
Recent literature suggests that the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis is variable and may be on the rise. This article reviews established perioperative preventative measures, and discusses some possible causes of postoperative endophthalmitis that may be insufficiently addressed by current risk reduction techniques. This article also considers future measures for reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis.
Olson
Randall J
RJ
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior