Are antibiotic eye drops required after cataract surgery?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18413786
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Abstract

Topical antibiotic eye drops are widely used after cataract surgery, but their effectiveness in preventing infections like endophthalmitis may not be as robust as when used in conjunction with other methods such as intracameral antibiotics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ocular Infections and Treatments Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Surgical site infection prevention

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
29 January 2026