Utility of wound cultures in the management of open globe injuries: a 5-year retrospective review.
Ryan T DrumrightKathleen A ReganAlbert L LinMeghan G MorouxSiva S R IyerPublished in: Journal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection (2020)
Despite a high rate of wound contamination, few cases of endophthalmitis (1.2%) were seen in this series. In no case did the results of wound culture impact choice of antibiotic prophylaxis or treatment. Cultures obtained at the time of open globe repair were not cost effective in the subsequent management of the injury.