Abstract:Background: Endophthalmitis is one of the most important adverse events after cataract surgery as it can lead to total vision loss. The aim of this study was to describe the occurrence of endophthalmitis after phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation among patients assisted during a joint effort in Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil. Method: This is a retrospective cohort study, carried out from a bank with 649 medical records of patients who underwent surgery. Descriptive analysis and multiple analys… Show more
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