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  • Title: Orbital cellulitis after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.
    Author: Kumar V, Saunders D.
    Journal: J Cataract Refract Surg; 2004 Apr; 30(4):918-20. PubMed ID: 15093663.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of orbital cellulitis after uneventful phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation under peribulbar injection. The eyelid skin was prepared with chlorhexidine gluconate before the peribulbar injection, and the eyelid and conjunctival cul-de-sac were prepared with povidone-iodine before phacoemulsification. Five days postoperatively, the patient presented with reduced visual acuity and lid swelling. Ocular examination showed signs of orbital cellulitis, which was confirmed by a computed tomography scan. Oral erythromycin and metronidazole were given, after which the symptoms improved with successful outcomes.
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