The Effect of Intracameral Cefuroxime on Post-op Fibrin in Pediatric Cataract Surgery

Summary

The study investigates whether placing an antibiotic inside the eye at the end of cataract surgery in children will reduce the amount of fibrin formation (fibrin formation can block the pupil and reduce vision). We hypothesize that the fibrin is caused by a low-level infection and could be prevented by the antibiotic.

Timeline

Start

2008-02

Primary completion

2008-07

Completion

2008-08

Publications

• Gradin D, Mundia D. Effect of intracameral cefuroxime on fibrinous uveitis after pediatric cataract surgery. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2011 Jan-Feb;48(1):45-9. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20100420-03. Epub 2010 Apr 22.

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