Comparative Evaluation of Bandage Contact Lenses and Eye Patching after Bilateral Cataract Surgery

Table 4

The incidence of positive bacterial cultures and species distribution.

Sample’ sources	Group A positive culture rate (patient)	Group B positive culture rate (patient)	P
Pre-op CS	6.25% (4)	12.5% (19,30)	NS
Pre-op MG	6.25% (4)	12.5% (19,30)	NS
Post-op Day 0 CS	0	12.5% (17,30)	NS
Post-op Day 0 MG	12.5% (3,31)	0	NS
Post-op Day 0 corneal incision	0	6.25% (29)	NS
Post-op Day 1 CS	6.25% (13)	12.5% (2,27)	NS
Post-op Day 1 MG	0	18.75% (22,23,27)	NS
Post-op Day 7 CS	6.25% (4)	0	NS
Post-op Day 7 MG	0	0	NS
Post-op Day 7 corneal incision	0	12.5% (2,8)	NS
Post-op Day 7 BCL	0	—	—

CS: conjunctival sac. MG: meibomian gland. BCL: bandage contact lens. Pre-op: before surgery. Post-op: after surgery. NS: no significant differences.