Country-Specific Approaches to Preventing Infections in Cataract Surgery
Despite national differences, povidone-iodine, intracameral cefuroxime, and topical fluoroquinolones are widely used. Preoperative antibiotic use varies, while postoperative regimens are more consistent. These practices reflect local AMR patterns, regulations, and available healthcare resources. Although broad-spectrum agents are generally preferred, they raise concerns about resistance. Tailoring prophylactic strategies to local microbiological profiles and limiting the duration of antibiotic therapy are key to balancing efficacy and stewardship. An individualized, evidence-based approach is essential to reduce endophthalmitis risk and address AMR challenges.
Authors
- Štěpán Rušňák (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2533-9513)
- Nikoloz Labauri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2410-5128)
- Robert Ręjdak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3321-2723)
- Nora Majtánová (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9794-2277)
- Gábor Németh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4870-9479)
- Nikolai Dakov
- Izabela Korona‐Głowniak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1634-0387)
- Mario Damiano Toro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7152-2613)
- Alina Popa‐Cherecheanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4189-6571)
- Վ.Ա. Նանյան (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2748-8679)
- Vladimir Pfiefer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3001-9904)
Institutions
- Medical University of Lublin (PL)
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- University of Miskolc (HU)
- Charles University (CZ)
- Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest (RO)
- Ljubljana University Medical Centre (SI)
- Medical University of Sofia (BG)
- University Hospital Bratislava (SK)
- Federico II University Hospital (IT)
- Minamiaoyama Eye Clinic (JP)
- Intersectoral Research and Technology Complex Eye Microsurgery (RU)
- Dagestan Center of Eye Microsurgery (RU)
- Comenius University Bratislava (SK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antibiotics
- Published
- 2025-11-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14121192
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00