Abstract:Side port infection and corneal abscess after cataract surgery can produce devastating outcomes. Topical antibacterial drugs are the mainstay in management of these cases. Although intrastromal antifungal agents are an established modality for fungal keratitis, such use of antibacterial agents is rarely reported due to better pharmacokinetic profile of antibacterial agents.We report a case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus corneal abscess following phacoemulsification that responded to intrastroma… Show more
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