CONCLUSIONS: Protothecosis is an algal infection that is rarely pathologic in humans, but when present can be difficult to manage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A variety of topics were presented which engaged the attendees and sparked an in-depth discussion about the cases each of our doctors highlighted. [illinoisretina.com]

You can manage this and all other alerts in My Account The alert will be sent to: Supplements Abstract Abstract: : Purpose: To present two cases of consecutive, acute and chronic endophthalmitis caused by A. Xylosoxidans. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

[…] approx 7% Injuries including IOFB have higher rates Risk factors Other risk factors: dirty wound, lens capsule rupture, age 50, delayed presentation of more than 24 hours after injury Bacillus and Staphylococcus are common in penetrating trauma with IOFB Workup [eyewiki.aao.org]

A 76-year-old man presented with progressive itching, soreness, and burning sensations, photophobia, and tearing in his left eye 3 days after completing 2 weeks of treatment with 5% vancomycin eye drops. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reference is easy thanks to a unique 3-part structure covering general aspects of treatment; reviews of every agent; and details of treatments of particular infections. [books.google.com]

These KPs resolved after treatment. In June 2010, she returned with a visual acuity of 20/30 OS, a recurrent hypopyon and 2 vitreous cells. [retinalphysician.com]

Vision prognosis is often poor, even with early and appropriate treatment. Patients whose vision at presentation is count-fingers or worse should be considered for vitrectomy and use of intraocular corticosteroids. [merckmanuals.com]

Clinical course and prognosis: The prognosis for acute microbial endophthalmitis depends on the virulence of the pathogen and how quickly effective antimicrobial therapy can be initiated. [alpfmedical.info]

[…] rate of recurrence. 2-5,7 Curative treatment may involve vitrectomy and complete removal of the capsular bag and IOL removal or exchange. 3,7 Resolution of KPs follows surgical treatment and is a clinical marker of infection resolution. 9 The visual prognosis [retinalphysician.com]

Treatment and prognosis In acute cases, treating endophthalmitis is an emergency and needs to be performed as soon as possible. The procedure performed will depend on your vision. [asrs.org]

Prognosis The visual acuity at the time of the diagnosis and the causative agent are most predictive of outcome. Acute postoperative endophthalmitis has a poor prognosis with 55% of eyes managing 6/60 or less. [patient.info]

Accurate etiological diagnosis is the key to prevention of ocular morbidity in endophthalmitis cases. A 66 year old male was suffering from chronic endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic endophthalmitis can have polymicrobial etiology which will require appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The role of molecular testing is vital in these cases as growth in culture is often negative. [ijmm.org]

White intracapsular plaques or pericapsular “pearls-on-a-string” findings may also be seen in cases of bacterial or fungal etiology, respectively, although neither finding is pathognomonic [ 8, 9 ]. [bmcophthalmol.biomedcentral.com]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

Infectious endophthalmitis can have either an exogenous (following ocular surgery/ penetrating trauma ) or endogenous (hematogenous spread) etiology. [amboss.com]

Bacterial endophthalmitis: Epidemiology, therapeutics, and bacterium-host interactions. Clin Microbiol Rev 2002;15:111-24. [ PUBMED ] 4. Joe SG, Lim J, Lee JY, Yoon YH. Case report of Acremonium intraocular infection after cataract extraction. [ijo.in]

Discussion of Epidemiology and Treatment: The incidence of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis has varied over the past century. [eyerounds.org]

Epidemiology Endogenous endophthalmitis can occur at any age and has no sexual predilection. [aafp.org]

- Epidemiology: Microbial vitritis or endophthalmitis occurs most frequently as a result of penetrating trauma to the globe. Rarely (in 0.5 % of all cases) it is a complication of incisive intraocular surgery. [alpfmedical.info]

Epidemiology Endophthalmitis is a rare condition. Most cases of exogenous endophthalmitis are postoperative, occurring after about 0.1% of cataract procedures. Patients aged over 85 who have had cataract surgery seem to be particularly prone. [patient.info]

Comprehensively updated to reflect everything you need to know regarding retinal diagnosis, treatment, development, structure, function, and pathophysiology, this monumental ophthalmology reference work equips you with expert answers to virtually any [books.google.com]

Pathophysiology Normally, the blood-ocular barrier prevents invasion from infective organisms but if this is breached (directly through trauma or indirectly due to a change in its permeability secondary to inflammation), infection can occur. [patient.info]

It is possible that the patient’s long-term use of topical steroids, as well as his current cancer therapy, may have played a role in the pathophysiology of this case. [reviewofoptometry.com]

Accurate etiological diagnosis is the key to prevention of ocular morbidity in endophthalmitis cases. A 66 year old male was suffering from chronic endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Imaging-When and Which machines we should use,” was of great value for all of… Read More » Posted on: Oct 24 2018 By: Lisa Mitchell-Galloy If you have diabetes or know someone who does, learn as much as you can about diabetic eye disease and how to prevent [illinoisretina.com]

It is one of the most devastating ocular complications that can occur following surgery. [1] Accurate and early etiological diagnosis is the key to initiation of appropriate treatment to prevent long-term ocular morbidity. [ijmm.org]

"Antibioprophylaxis in Prevention of Endophthalmitis in Intravitreal Injection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". PLOS ONE. 11 (6): e0156431. doi : 10.1371/journal.pone.0156431. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 4892688. [en.wikipedia.org]