The incidence of endophthalmitis according to lens implantation technique
| Phacoemulsification procedures | N | POE cases | Incidence of POE (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All phacoemulsification | 25 410 | 12 | 0.047 | 0.024% to 0.082% |
| Injected IOL | 11 842 | 1 | 0.008 | 0.000% to 0.047% |
| Folded IOL | 13 536 | 11 | 0.081 | 0.041% to 0.145% |
IOL, intraocular lens; POE, postoperative endophthalmitis.