Grzybowski A, Brona P, Kim SJ. Microbial flora and resistance in ophthalmology: a review.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2017;
255:851-862. [PMID:
28229218 PMCID:
PMC5394129 DOI:
10.1007/s00417-017-3608-y]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Antibiotic resistance in systemic infection is well-researched and well-publicized. Much less information is available on the resistance of normal ocular microbiome and that of ophthalmic infections. An understanding of the distribution of ocular microorganisms may help us in tailoring our empiric treatment, as well as in choosing effective pre-, peri- and postoperative management, to achieve the best results for patients. This study aims to summarize and review the available literature on the subject of normal ocular flora and its resistance, as well as the broader topic of antibiotic resistance in ophthalmology.
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