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Open Globe Repair Carries the Highest Endophthalmitis Risk, and Pediatric Cataract Surgery Outpaces Adult Surgery in IRIS Registry Data
By MedXY|Apr 21, 2026
An IRIS Registry analysis of 17.5 million procedures found endophthalmitis was rare overall but highest after open globe repair, with pediatric cataract surgery carrying more risk than adult surgery.