Eyelid skin disinfecting and conjunctival bacteria in cataract surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect on conjunctival micro-organisms of chlorhexidine alcohol 0.5% eyelid wash in cataract patients.

Methods: In this single-centre experimental study, 120 patients scheduled to undergo cataract operation were cultured in the conjunctiva before the operation and after the insertion of the intraocular lens.