13 research outputs found
Clinical Case Notes. Orbital apex syndrome secondary to Pseudallescheria boydii fungal sinusitis in an immunocompetent patient
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Comparison of two popular nuclear disassembly techniques for cataract surgeons in training: divide and conquer versus stop and chop
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Management Strategies to Reduce Risk of Postoperative Infections
No full textPostoperative infections, although rare, are still of great concern to the ophthalmologist. The incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis is low, with a range of .28 per 1,000 to 2.99 per 1000. In addition to intraoperative considerations such as poor wound construction, vitreous loss, topical anesthesia, and prolonged surgical time, other risk factors include preoperative factors such as a diseased ocular surface and systemic immunosuppression. Potential methods of reducing risk of endophthalmitis after anterior segment surgery are discussed and available literature is summarized
‘The air that we breathe’: assessment of laser and electrosurgical dissection devices on operating theater air quality
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