Congenital Cataract, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Conjunctivitis: When to Operate?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is one of the toughest organisms to treat, especially in cases where intraocular surgery is contemplated, because the risks are aggravated. Conjunctival swab culture and sensitivity tests are significant when there is history of recent hospitalization. In this report, an infant with successful cataract surgery after elimination of the organism is presented.