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Antiseptics and the Eye
Ophthalmology Against The Rule
English - January 01, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBMedicine Health & Fitness Education atr cataract glaucoma medicine ophthalmology optometry againsttherule eyes refractive surgery Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Antiseptic preparation of the eye is an absolutely vital step of cataract surgery in order to prevent infection. This treatment must be balanced with minimising harm to the ocular surface. In true OATR style, we take a detailed look at the pros and cons of traditional iodine and more modern chlorhexidine antiseptic solutions. Getting these seemingly minor steps optimised helps to optimise outcomes for patients.