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Gatifloxacin kills conjunctival bacterial flora at 1-hour and 1-day dosing

Topical gatifloxacin (Zymar, Allergan) administered either 1 day or 1 hour prior to anterior segment surgery is effective in eliminating conjunctival bacteria.

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