Endophthalmitis Flashcards by Emma Feechan | Brainscape

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define endophthalmitis

A

infection inside the eye

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causes of endophthalmitis

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usually post-surgery (return 2-3 days after with pain)

endogenous (sepsis)

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presentation of endophthalmitis

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pain
very red eye
decreasing vision, lost in 48 hours (irreversible)

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causes of endophthalmitis

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commensals (staph epidermidis)

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diagnosis of endophthalmitis

A

aqueous/vitreous for culture

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management of endophthalmitis

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antibiotic injections into vitreous under LA (amikacin/ceftazidime/vancomycin)

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