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2021-03-14 15:21:35
Is any antibiotic used during the surgery of cataract or for that matter any surgery? Can these surgeries be done without the use of any antibiotic?
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Antibiotic drops post eye surgery is mandatory.

Answered2021-03-15 08:13:14

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It's better to use antibiotics

Answered2021-03-15 02:33:49

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