Efficacy of Ofloxacin vs Cefazolin and Tobramycin in the Therapy for Bacterial Keratitis: Report From the Bacterial Keratitis Study Research Group

Terrence P. O'brien; Maureen G. Maguire; Nancy E. Fink; Eduardo Alfonso; Peter Mcdonnell

doi:10.1001/archopht.1995.01100100045026

Efficacy of Ofloxacin vs Cefazolin and Tobramycin in the Therapy for Bacterial Keratitis: Report From the Bacterial Keratitis Study Research Group

Terrence P. O'brien
, Maureen G. Maguire
, Nancy E. Fink
, Eduardo Alfonso
, Peter Mcdonnell

School of Medicine

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The efficacy of ofloxacin solution in treating bacterial keratitis is equivalent to that of the fortified cefazolin and tobramycin solutions. The reduced frequency of ocular toxic effects and the relative ease of preparation of ofloxacin are additional considerations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1257-1265
Number of pages	9
Journal	Archives of Ophthalmology
Volume	113
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1995.01100100045026
State	Published - Oct 1995

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