Role of topical antibiotics in prophylaxis against endophthalmitis following intravitreal antibiotics

Authors

  • Asfandyar Asghar Foundation University Medical College/Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rwp
  • Imran Ellhai
  • Naila Obaid
  • Ume Sughra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.345.14817

Keywords:

Intravitreal (IV), Intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB), Post intravitreal endophthalmitis (PIVE).

Abstract

Objective: To compare the prophylactic use of antibiotic with placebo to prevent post intra-vitreal endophthalmitis and other complications.

Methods: A prospective, cohort study was conducted at Ophthalmology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital (FFH), from June 2016 to July 2017. A total of 1082 eyes of 673 patients were enrolled in this study. Patients were selected at non-random and divided into two groups. In Group-I, non

Author Biography

Asfandyar Asghar, Foundation University Medical College/Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rwp

Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor

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Published

2018-10-02

How to Cite

Asghar, A., Ellhai, I., Obaid, N., & Sughra, U. (2018). Role of topical antibiotics in prophylaxis against endophthalmitis following intravitreal antibiotics. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(5). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.345.14817

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 5 (2018): September – October 2018

Section

Original Articles