International ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of povidone iodine flush versus drops on conjunctival colonization before intravitreal injections.
To determine the most effective method of applying povidone iodine 5% to decrease conjunctival colonization before intravitreal injections. ⋯ Irrigating the conjunctival fornix with 5% povidone iodine results in greater reduction of bacterial colonization compared with drop application of the same solution. Flush irrigation may provide better protection against the risk of endophthalmitis with intravitreal injections.