Endophthalmitis is Inflammation within the vitreous humor.
What is the Pathology of Endophthalmitis?
The pathology of endophthalmitis is ocular blood barrier and intraocular colonization breakdown.
How does Endophthalmitis Present?
Endophthalmitis presents with hypopyon, and martin-farina sign.
How is Endophthalmitis Diagnosed?
Endophthalmitis is diagnosed by CT scan, ultrasound sound, anterior segment OCT, and fundus fluorescein angiogram.
How is Endophthalmitis Treated?
Endophthalmitis is treated with intravitreally injected steroids and antibiotics, vancomycin and ceftazidime injection, pars plana vitrectomy, and evisceration if indicated.
What is the Prognosis of Endophthalmitis?
The prognosis of endophthalmitis depends on the causative organism, nature of disease, and the patient’s systemic stability.