Do you have a Betadine or shellfish allergy? Please read these articles regarding Betadine allergies and why the use of povidone-iodine is important for ophthalmic procedures.

– AORN: Debunking Iodine Allergy Misconceptions
https://www.aorn.org/article/debunking-iodine-allergy-misconceptions–4-vital-myths-every-nurse-should-know

– Journal of the Foundations of Ophthalmology: The Myth of “Iodine Allergy”
https://www.jfophth.com/the-myth-of-iodine-allergy/