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Is Povidone-Iodine Safe And Effective In The Treatment Of Children And Adults With Viral Conjunctivitis?, Danielle M. Mazzuca
Is Povidone-Iodine Safe And Effective In The Treatment Of Children And Adults With Viral Conjunctivitis?, Danielle M. Mazzuca
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not, “Is povidone-iodine safe and effective in the treatment of children and adults with viral conjunctivitis?” STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies, published between 2002 and 2015. DATA SOURCES: Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and one non-randomized, prospective, interventional pilot study were found using PubMed and the Cochrane database. OUTCOMES MEASURED: Each study evaluated the efficacy of povidone-iodine for the treatment of viral conjunctivitis measured by days until cured as determined by patient rating of symptom strength and ophthalmological grading of ocular signs. …