Comparison of Povidone-Iodine and Gentamicin Soak as Scleral Buckle Infection Prophylaxis

Povidone-iodine solution was significantly more effective at bacterial eradication compared to gentamicin solution. For all scleral buckle procedures, we recommend soaking the buckle element in 2-3% povidone-iodine solution before placement and rinsing the ocular surface with the same solution after placement.