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CS was associated with a modestly increased overall rate of conversion from dAMD to nvAMD; however, the time-dependent pattern suggests that the observed association likely reflects increased surveillance or unrecognized pre-existing nvAMD rather than a sustained biological effect of surgery.

The absolute risk difference was small (∼3.3% over six years). These findings support careful perioperative evaluation in dAMD patients but do not implicate CS as a long-term driver of neovascular conversion.

Rates of endophthalmitis after ophthalmic surgical procedures are variable, with the highest incidence being open-globe repair. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery procedures showed comparable infection rates as standard cataract surgery.

A higher rate of infection after cataract surgery occurred in pediatric patients when compared with adults.

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The incidence of post-injection endophthalmitis is greater with corticosteroid implants and anticomplement therapies.

Heightened aseptic vigilance may be warranted with injections that necessitate larger gauge needles, modulate the immune response and/or are prepared from a vial.