[Anti-infective drug therapy in ophthalmology -- Part 1: bacterial infections].

This review presents a rational antibacterial therapy. First, systemic versus topical administration of the drugs is discussed including substances specific for the respective routes. Secondly, ocular diseases requiring systemic therapy are presented followed by a discussion of infections suitable for topical administration. Finally, the pros and cons of a combined antibiotic-steroid therapy are discussed and examples described.