• 1. Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
LIU Chunling, Email: liuchunling@wchscu.cn
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Povidone-iodine, an indispensable broad-spectrum and low-resistance antimicrobial agent in ophthalmology, holds dual therapeutic value: it serves as a preoperative conjunctival sac disinfectant to effectively prevent postoperative endophthalmitis, and as adjuvant therapy for refractory infectious eye diseases that respond poorly to conventional treatments. This article systematically summarizes the progress of clinical research on povidone-iodine, focusing on in-depth discussions of core issues such as the mechanism by which it achieves sterilization through free iodine, the controversy over concentration and exposure time in practical applications, and ocular surface safety. The aim is to provide a solid scientific basis for the standardized clinical application and future research of povidone-iodine.

Citation: YIN Wen, WANG Song, LU Xiangheng, XIAO Xiao, ZHANG Wenqiu, LIU Chunling. Research development of povidone-iodine in clinical applications of ophthalmology. West China Medical Journal, 2026, 41(2): 334-340. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202507016 Copy

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