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Long-term observation of exposed scleral exoplant without topical antibiotic prophylaxis
Andrew J Barkmeier1, Petros E Carvounis, Eric R Holz
1From the Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, Texas.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to describe a case of long-term observation without topical antibiotic prophylaxis for asymptomatic scleral exoplant exposure.
Methods:
The medical records of a patient with long-term observation for asymptomatic scleral exoplant exposure were reviewed.
Results:
No complications or clinical changes were noted throughout a 36-month course of observation for exoplant exposurei.
Conclusion:
Simple observation of asymptomatic scleral exoplant exposure is an alternative to observation with topical antibiotic prophylaxis if exoplant removal is deferred.
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