Comparison of the antimicrobial effect of heavy silicone oil and conventional silicone oil against endophthalmitis-causing agents.
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2014-04
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Purpose: To conduct an in vitro experimental study comparing the effectiveness of conventional
silicone oil and heavy silicone oil against endophthalmitis‑causing agents. Materials and Methods: The
antimicrobial activity of conventional silicone oil (RS OIL 5000) and heavy silicone oil (heavySil 1500) was
tested. The antimicrobial effects of both silicone oils were determined by the growing capability of the
microorganism. Results: The number of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans decreased to zero levels at the second day of inoculation in
heavy silicone oil. In conventional silicone oil, the microorganisms survived longer than in heavy silicone
oil. Conclusion: Heavy silicone oil seems to be more effective than conventional silicone oil against
endophthalmitis‑causing agents.
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Antimicrobial effect, conventional silicone oil, endophthalmitis agents, heavy silicone oil
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Örnek Nurgül, Apan Teoman, Oğurel Reyhan, Örnek Kemal. Comparison of the antimicrobial effect of heavy silicone oil and conventional silicone oil against endophthalmitis-causing agents. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014 Apr ; 62 (4): 388-391.