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  • Title: [Advantages of corticosteroids in managing acute bacterial postoperative endophthalmitis].
    Author: Saleh M, Jehl F, Prevost G, Speeg-Schatz C, Bourcier T.
    Journal: J Fr Ophtalmol; 2008 Oct; 31(8):825-33. PubMed ID: 19107051.
    Abstract:
    Most studies show a trend toward a beneficial or at least neutral effect of associating corticosteroids and antibiotics. However, caution must be taken, with various factors considered: the type, virulence, and size of the inoculum, and the treatment chosen. Early intravitreal administration of 400 microg of dexamethasone seems to be beneficial in treating postoperative Staphylococcus epidermidis-related endophthalmitis. However, a large-scale prospective, randomized, controlled study is mandatory to gain evidence supporting steroid therapy in postoperative endophthalmitis.
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