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Archive > November, 2009 Vol. X, No. 11

7 Infection Prevention Tips for Cataract Surgery

A little attention to detail goes a long way toward preventing endophthalmitis, TASS and other post-op complications.

Irene Tsikitas, Associate Editor

The pressure to turn rooms over quickly can sometimes overshadow the importance of infection prevention in cataract surgery. Here are 7 tips to help you get your cataract infection rate to 0% (and keep it there).

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