Comparative Endophthalmitis Rates in Adult and Pediatric Patients Across Various Ophthalmic Procedures: An IRIS® Registry Analysis.
Chaaya Celine, Goldberg Eric A, Ross Connor J, Zhang Yi Stephanie, Fahey Joseph, Zhang Stephanie et al.
This study found endophthalmitis rates vary by ophthalmic procedure, with open globe repair having the highest risk. Pediatric cataract surgery had a higher infection rate than adult cataract surgery.