Favourable outcome of traumatic endophthalmitis with associated retinal breaks or detachment. Can J Ophthalmol 1992 Dec;27(7):348-52
Date
12/01/1992Pubmed ID
1490246Abstract
Traumatic endophthalmitis in association with retinal breaks or detachments is reported to have uniformly poor visual and anatomic outcomes. We describe two cases of culture-positive traumatic endophthalmitis with retinal breaks or detachment in which the final visual result was 20/70 in one case and 20/40 in the other. Factors that may improve the prognosis in such cases include attention to the possibility of infection, selective use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, prompt surgical intervention and improvement in vitreous surgical techniques. Modification of intravitreal antibiotic regimens may be indicated in eyes in which the vitreous cavity is partially filled with air or gas.
Author List
Mieler WF, Glazer LC, Bennett SR, Han DPMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAnti-Bacterial Agents
Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections, Bacterial
Eye Injuries, Penetrating
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Perforations
Treatment Outcome