Which of the following is the most important factor in the prevention of the endophthalmitis in cataract surgery?
"The only proven method of prophylaxis against postoperative endophthalmitis is sterile ophthalmic preparation using the povidone - iodine solution on the skin (5-10%) and in the conjunctival sac (5%)".
— F. Steinest.
Preoperative preparation with povidone iodine
One week antibiotic therapy prior to surgery
Trimming of eyelashes
Use of intravitreal antibiotics