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‘No-talking’ policy may reduce endophthalmitis risk after intravitreal injection
A strict “no-talking” policy during intravitreal injections reduced the risk of endophthalmitis after the injections, according to a study.“Some studies found that wearing face masks reduces endophthalmitis risk, whereas others suggest that adopting silence or a no-speaking policy may reduce speech-related contamination of the surgical field. However, no study has demonstrated that an intervention designed to reduce transmission of oral flora results in a decreased risk of endophthalmitis,” the study authors said.