Which of the following is the most important factor in the prevention of the endophthalmitis in cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: Preoperative preparation with povidone iodine
Description: "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.
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