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Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 5/2017

Open Access 01-05-2017 | Review Article

Microbial flora and resistance in ophthalmology: a review

Authors: Andrzej Grzybowski, Piotr Brona, Stephen Jae Kim

Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | Issue 5/2017

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Abstract

Antibiotic resistance in systemic infection is well-researched and well-publicized. Much less information is available on the resistance of normal ocular microbiome and that of ophthalmic infections. An understanding of the distribution of ocular microorganisms may help us in tailoring our empiric treatment, as well as in choosing effective pre-, peri- and postoperative management, to achieve the best results for patients. This study aims to summarize and review the available literature on the subject of normal ocular flora and its resistance, as well as the broader topic of antibiotic resistance in ophthalmology.
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Metadata
Title
Microbial flora and resistance in ophthalmology: a review
Authors
Andrzej Grzybowski
Piotr Brona
Stephen Jae Kim
Publication date
01-05-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0721-832X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-702X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-017-3608-y

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