Intracameral Cefuroxime Use in Cataract Surgery After Penicillin Allergy Reclassification
Evidence-based antibiotic selection policies for patients with a penicillin allergy label may enhance appropriate use of intracameral cefuroxime in cataract surgery. The rapid increase in cefuroxime use after the policy intervention date suggests surgeons may benefit from education and pharmacy support.
Authors
- Jill Bixler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8665-0199)
- Shahzad I. Mian
- Karthik Reddy
- Paul Workman
- Greg Eschenauer
Institutions
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.0040
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 22.55