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Endophthalmitis is the inflammation of the intraocular tissues, typically resulting from an eye infection. Infections causing endophthalmitis can be bacterial, viral, or fungal and can affect the internal structures of the eye. Endophthalmitis is often associated with conditions such as trauma, surgical complications, the spread of eye infections, eye injuries, or intraocular implants. The infection usually spreads from the surface of the eye or surrounding tissues to affect the internal eye structures.

Endophthalmitis is the inflammation of the intraocular tissues, typically resulting from an eye infection. Infections causing endophthalmitis can be bacterial, viral, or fungal and can affect the internal structures of the eye. Endophthalmitis is often associated with conditions such as trauma, surgical complications, the spread of eye infections, eye injuries, or intraocular implants. The infection usually spreads from the surface of the eye or surrounding tissues to affect the internal eye structures.

Endoftalmi

Endophthalmitis is the inflammation of the intraocular tissues, typically resulting from an eye infection. Infections causing endophthalmitis can be bacterial, viral, or fungal and can affect the internal structures of the eye. Endophthalmitis is often associated with conditions such as trauma, surgical complications, the spread of eye infections, eye injuries, or intraocular implants. The infection usually spreads from the surface of the eye or surrounding tissues to affect the internal eye structures.

 

What Is Endophthalmitis, and How Is It Treated?

 

Endophthalmitis is the inflammation of the intraocular tissues, a condition that typically arises from bacterial infections and requires urgent medical intervention. Endophthalmitis is considered a severe eye infection and carries the risk of vision loss.

 

Symptoms of endophthalmitis may include:

  • Severe eye pain
  • Redness and swelling of the eye
  • Blurred or reduced vision
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Feeling of a foreign body in the eye
  • Watery eyes
  • Sticky discharge on the eyelids
  • Visible changes in the eye (e.g., changes in pupil size)

As endophthalmitis is considered a medical emergency, immediate medical attention is necessary. Treatment may involve the following:

  1. Intravenous Antibiotics: In cases where endophthalmitis results from bacterial infection, intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be administered. These antibiotics are used to control the infection and prevent its spread. The choice of antibiotics is determined by the cause of the infection and the specific microorganisms involved.

  2. Intraocular Medications: In some cases, intraocular injections of antibiotics or antifungal medications may be necessary to more effectively treat the infection. These injections ensure that the antibiotics or antifungal drugs reach the infected area directly.

  3. Surgical Intervention: When endophthalmitis is severe and not adequately responsive to medication, surgical intervention may be required. Surgery aims to remove the source of infection and reduce inflammation within the eye. For example, drainage of abscesses or removal of infected tissue or fluids may be necessary.

Treatment of endophthalmitis can be a complex process and may often require hospitalization. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reducing the risk of vision loss. Your eye doctor will assess the severity of the infection and determine an appropriate treatment plan.

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