Which of the following is the most impoant factor in the prevention of the endophthalmitis in cataract surgery?: (A) Preoperative preparation with povidone iodine, (B) One week antibiotic therapy prior to surgery, (C) Trimming of eyelashes, (D) Use of intravitreal antibiotics
Answer is A. Preoperative antibiotics ,povidine iodine solutions are used to prevent post operative infection. REF:khurana,pg no 197