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Preoperative ofloxacin minimizes conjunctival bacterial flora

Stanford, CA-Topical ofloxacin 0.3% (Ocuflox, Allergan) treatment for 3 days preoperatively is more effective than a short-course on the day of surgery alone for reducing conjunctival bacterial load during the perioperative period, said Christopher N. Ta, MD.

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