Table 1 Summary of the trabeculectomy clinical pathway and antimicrobials used
From: Influence of discontinuation of prophylactic antimicrobial agent for trabeculectomy
Three days before surgery | Levofloxacin 1.5% eye drops Three times a day |
|---|---|
Before surgery | CEZ injection 1 g Disinfection with iodine and polyvinyl alcohol 6x diluted solution (0.033% effective iodine) |
During surgery | Application of mitomycin C to the surgical wound a) (Subconjunctival administration of DEX injection a)) |
After surgery | Ofloxacin 0.3% eye ointment |
Day after surgery ~ 1–3 months | Levofloxacin 1.5% eye drops Fluorometholone 0.1% eye drops Nepafenac 0.1% suspension eye drops Three times a day |