Infectious endophthalmitis is one of the most devastating complications after cataract
surgery. Intraocular antibiotics have grown in popularity in recent years as a way
of further reducing the incidence of endophthalmitis and also of reducing the need
for postoperative drops; antibiotics have been delivered as intracameral, transzonular,
and intravitreal injections.
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Published online: June 20, 2018
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