Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY: Despite the introduction of new antiseptics in surgery, PVI is still the preeminent antiseptic measure in ophthalmology. Its use is economically reasonable. There have been no reports of resistance to PVI or anaphylaxis with topical ophthalmic use. Furthermore, it does not induce resistance or cross-grztance to antibiotics. With these advantages the range of indications for topical use of antibiotics might decrease, with PVI as the sole perioperative antiseptic measure. Additional studies are required to assess the optimal timing, concentration and exposure time within different ophthalmic procedures.
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Authors | Andrzej Grzybowski, Piotr Kanclerz, William G Myers |
Journal | Current opinion in ophthalmology
(Curr Opin Ophthalmol)
Vol. 29
Issue 1
Pg. 19-32
(Jan 2018)
ISSN: 1531-7021 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 28984794
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Povidone-Iodine
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
(administration & dosage)
- Endophthalmitis
(prevention & control)
- Eye Infections, Bacterial
(prevention & control)
- Humans
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
- Ophthalmology
- Povidone-Iodine
(administration & dosage)
- Surgical Wound Infection
(prevention & control)
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