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Intracameral prophylaxis against endophthalmitis gaining worldwide acceptance
ISTANBUL — Intracameral administration of cefuroxime as a prophylaxis for endophthalmitis after cataract surgery has become a widespread practice in Europe and is gaining popularity in other areas of the world, according to data presented at the winter meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.The first intracameral approach was introduced in 1977 in India by Gholam Peyman, MD. Almost 20 years later Per Montan, MD, started using intracameral cefuroxime in Sweden, and the good results inspired Peter Barry, MD, to launch the ESCRS endophthalmitis study.