Drop-free approaches for cataract surgery. Issue 1 (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shorstein, Neal H.; Myers, William G.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 31:Issue 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: cataract surgery -- cefuroxime -- dropfree -- dropless -- intracameral antibiotic injection -- moxifloxacin -- subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide -- vancomycin; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000625
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: Routine prophylaxis for adverse events following cataract surgery is evolving. Prior reliance on topical eyedrop instillation by patients is giving way to surgeon directed injections at the time of cataract surgery. The benefit of this new approach is assured delivery of drugs in standardized doses which should optimize the healing process and reduce the incidence of untoward events with higher confidence. Recent findings: Adoption rates of intracameral antibiotic injection amongst European and American cataract surgeons is increasing. Techniques to inject periocular corticosteroid for routine inflammation prophylaxis are also in development. In combination with intraoperative pharmacologic dilation, a drop-free modality can be achieved. Summary: Intraoperative injections offer the patient and surgeon assured drug delivery and hold promise to avoid the pitfalls of patient adherence, incorrect topical instillation, and topical drop-associated corneal issues.