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Med Univer 2008; 10 (40)

Prophylaxis with topical antibiotics is not indispensable after removing metallic corneal foreign objects

González CJH, Martínez López-PA, Cavazos AH, Treviño CEE, Mohamed HJ

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 145-148
PDF size: 270.77 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Purpose: To evaluate the incidence of corneal infection after removing metallic corneal foreign bodies without the use of local antibiotic prophylaxis.
Methods: We included a prospective study with 120 patients with metallic corneal foreign bodies. In all cases, the metallic foreign bodies were removed and polishing of the corneal rust rings was done when indicated. Lubricant ointment or drops were applied in every case. Patching of the affected eye was done when indicated. Follow up was conducted until complete corneal healing took place. We evaluated the incidence of corneal infection.
Results: None of the patients developed corneal infection.
Conclusions: Local antibiotic prophylaxis after removing metallic corneal foreign bodies is not always necessary.


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