Ocular toxicity after inadvertent intracameral injection of high dose of cefuroxime during cataract surgery: a case series

Conclusion: Anterior and posterior inflammation has been described after intracameral injection of high dose of cefuroxime. In this study, 10 mg to 12.5 mg of intracameral cefuroxime is shown to be, principally, toxic to the retina with transient or permanent retinal changes on optical coherence tomography which correlate with visual outcomes postoperatively. Protocols to avoid dilution errors should be available in theaters during cataract surgery where such commercial preparations are not available.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research