DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v6i4.389Abstract
PICO question
In dogs with uncomplicated corneal ulcers does treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops reduce the risk of secondary infection when compared to no treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops?
Clinical bottom line
Category of research question
Treatment
The number and type of study designs reviewed
Zero
Strength of evidence
Zero
Outcomes reported
None
Conclusion
There were no published papers found to address the PICO
How to apply this evidence in practice
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Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
References
Maggs, D. J., Miller, P. E. & Ofri, R. (2018). Slatter’s Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology (6th ed.). Elsevier.
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