Assessment of bacterial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in external ocular infections among patients attending eye clinic at Kafrelsheikh University Hospitals

Ocular infections can harm the eye's anatomic structure on numerous levels. They are a global health issue. Endophthalmitis, a serious complication following cataract surgery, can result in substantial ocular morbidity and vision loss despite the administration of antibiotics. Bacterial ocular flora are the primary causative agents. This study aimed to assess the types of bacterial isolates on the external ocular surface and evaluate their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in pre-operative cataract patients at Kafrelsheikh University Hospitals.