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Intracameral antibiotics during cataract surgery: evidence and barriers Haripriya, Aravinda; Chang, David F. b

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology: January 2018 - Volume 29 - Issue 1 - p 33–39 doi: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000445 CATARACT SURGERY AND LENS IMPLANTATION: Edited by Natalie A. Afshari Abstract

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Purpose of review There is continuing debate regarding the safety, efficacy, and necessity of intracameral antibiotics to prevent postoperative endophthalmitis. We summarize the most recent evidence-based publications that either support or caution against this practice. Recent findings Several additional large, international retrospective clinical studies found a significant reduction in endophthalmitis rates with intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis. Many surgeons are looking for alternatives to vancomycin for intracameral prophylaxis because of its association with the rare but sight-threatening complication of hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis. Although most efficacy data has been reported for intracameral cefuroxime, one of the largest clinical studies to date shows convincing efficacy with intracameral moxifloxacin prophylaxis. This same study reported a significant benefit with intracameral moxifloxacin following posterior capsular rupture, and surgeons should consider intracameral prophylaxis in these high risk cases. Summary Despite mounting evidence that routine prophylaxis with intracameral cefuroxime and moxifloxacin reduce the endophthalmitis rate following cataract surgery, many surgeons have not adopted this practice. Reasons include lack of level 1 evidence from randomized trials, and the potential risks from compounding or mixing antibiotic solutions when no approved formulations are commercially available. Countries with commercially approved intraocular antibiotic formulations have the highest adoption rates of routine intracameral prophylaxis. aCataract and IOL Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India b Altos Eye Physicians, Los Altos, California, USA

Correspondence to Aravind Haripriya, Aravind Eye Hospital, 10, Poonamallee High Road, Numbal Village, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India. Tel: +91 44 40956100; e-mail: [email protected] Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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