Chee Soon-Phaik, Bacsal Kristine
Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005 Sep;31(9):1834-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.02.094.
We report the first case of streptococcal endophthalmitis after uneventful right bimanual phacoemulsification. Microincision cataract surgery is perceived to be minimally invasive as smaller wounds are equated to shortened healing time, increased safety, and reduced risk for postoperative endophthalmitis. Recommendations for modifications in wound construction are discussed.