Open AccessAdjunctive intravitreal dexamethasone in the treatment of acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery
Author(s) -
David N. Zacks
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
clinical ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1177-5483
pISSN - 1177-5467
DOI - 10.2147/opth.s2128
Subject(s) - medicine , visual acuity , endophthalmitis , hypopyon , ophthalmology , dexamethasone , adjunctive treatment , cataract surgery , intraocular lens , surgery
Controversy exists regarding the use of intravitreal dexamethasone (IVD) as an anti-inflammatory adjunct to intravitreal antibiotics in patients with acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery. The purpose of this project was to evaluate our experience regarding the effect of adjunctive IVD use on visual outcomes in such patients.
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