A5094143150- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
2024
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2024
Purpose: To demonstrate the noninferiority in antimicrobial effectiveness of thrice-repeated applications 1% povidone–iodine (PI) compared with a single application 5% PI on ocular surface vivo and to evaluate potential toxicity corneal epithelium. Setting: Department Ophthalmology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Methods: Patients randomly received either or repeated irrigations preoperatively. Bacterial colony counts were...
Background: Anterior blepharitis (AB) is a chronic eyelid inflammation with no definitive cure. Objectives: To assess the safety and efficacy of 1% povidone-iodine (PVI) ophthalmic solution lid scrub compared to formulated wipes in treating AB. Design: A prospective, randomized, controlled, observer-masked, paired-eye trial. Methods: Sixty-three AB patients were randomly assigned 30-day treatment which one eye underwent daily PVI (1% group), while fellow was treated (control group). Clinical...