Risk factors for acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

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 association is varied. The purpose of this study was to critically appraise published reports on and to summarize clinical risk factors associated with acute POE which could be easily assessed by ophthalmologists for the introduction and implementation of preventive measure.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was performed. Six databases were searched with no limits on the year or language of publication. Study-specific odds ratios (Ors) or relative

SUBMITTER: Cao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3753305 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature