The efficacy of intravitreal povidone iodine application in experimental Staphylococcus epidermidis endophthalmitis.

Aim: The aim of the current study is to evaluate the role of povidone iodine (PVI) in the management of experimental bacterial endophthalmitis in young rabbits.

Method: Twenty white rabbits were used. Colony-forming units (CFU) of Staphylococcus epidermidis were injected intravitreally into the right eye of each animal.