Purpose: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause vision-threatening infections of the ocular surface, orbit, and periorbital structures. MRSA decolonization is a widespread technique employed outside of ophthalmology to reduce MRSA transmission and infection rates. Herein we explore whether decolonization protocols have a place in ophthalmology for combatting ocular MRSA infections.
Methods: We conducted a focused review of the MRSA decolonization literature using PubMed and Cochrane databases to identify key studies in ophthalmology and the broader medical literature.
Results: We summarize the relevance of the recent literature from an ophthalmic perspective, focusing on the clinical evidence supporting pre-operative MRSA decolonization. We also discuss current real-world decolonization practices, existing challenges, and propose recommendations for future opportunities to address these issues.
Conclusion: Incorporating pre-operative MRSA decolonization approaches discussed herein may offer a new frontier for enhancing the ophthalmic care of patients colonized with MRSA.
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