Risk factors for acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND: Acute endophthalmitis is one of the most serious complications of cataract surgery and often results in severe visual impairment. Several risk factors for acute postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) following cataract surgery have been reported but the level of evidence and strength of ass...
Main Authors: | He Cao, Lu Zhang, Liping Li, Singkai Lo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3753305?pdf=render |
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