Povidone-iodine application induces corneal cell death through fixation
Journal
The British journal of ophthalmology
Journal Volume
95
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2011-02
Author(s)
Abstract
Povidone-iodine (PI) is commonly used as a preoperative disinfectant; however, it has been shown to be cytotoxic. The present study was performed to investigate the mechanism by which PI causes cell death.
Type
journal article
