Long-term observation of exposed scleral exoplant without topical antibiotic prophylaxis.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe a case of long-term observation without topical antibiotic prophylaxis for asymptomatic scleral exoplant exposure.


METHODS
The medical records of a patient with long-term observation for asymptomatic scleral exoplant exposure were reviewed.


RESULTS
No complications or clinical changes were noted throughout a 36-month course of observation for exoplant exposurei.


CONCLUSIONS
Simple observation of asymptomatic scleral exoplant exposure is an alternative to observation with topical antibiotic prophylaxis if exoplant removal is deferred.
From the Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, Texas.
Andrew J
AJ
Barkmeier
Petros E
PE
Carvounis
Eric R
ER
Holz