Comparison of the Effectiveness of Levofloxacin Eye Drop 0.5% and Povidone-Iodine 2.5% Against Conjunctival Normal Flora Bacterial Colonies in Intraocular Preoperative Procedures
Abstract:Introduction: Endophthalmitis is the most severe ocular complication and often causes blindness. The incidence of endophthalmitis varies depending on the type of surgery performed, from 0.082% to 0.32%. The use of povidone-iodine and topical antibiotics on the conjunctiva has been reported to reduce the likelihood of postoperative infection. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of levofloxacin ED 0.5% with povidone-iodine 2.5% in reducing the normal bacterial flora of the conjunctiva in intraocular pr… Show more
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