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Frequency of positive serology in different indications of ocular surgeries.
| Indications of surgery | No. of cases | HIV | HBV | HCV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | 348 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Glaucoma | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trauma | 80 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oculoplasty | 22 | 0 | 2 (DCR)* | 1(DCR)* |
| Ocular surface diseases | 27 | 0 | 1(OSSN)† | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pediatric ocular diseases | 29 | 1 (Cataract surgery) | 1(Cataract Surgery) | 0 |
* Dacryocystorhinostomy, † ocular surface squamous neoplasia.
