injection topical antibiotics prevent endophthalmitis. In fact, some
data suggest that they can contribute to antibiotic resistance of the
ocular surface, so prescribing antibiotic drops after an injection is not
recommended.
OSM
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Dr. Weng (christina.weng@bcm.edu) is an associate professor of ophthalmology
and surgical retina fellowship director at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,
Texas.
