Prophylaxis for Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Injection: Antisepsis and Antibiotics
Authors:
- Charles C. WykoffCWCharles C. Wykoff
- Harry W. FlynnHFHarry W. Flynn
- Philip J. RosenfeldPRPhilip J. Rosenfeld
- 1 November 2011
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Elsevier in American Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 152 (5) , 717-719.e2
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- National Institutes of Health Center (P30-EY014801)
- Research to Prevent Blindness
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