Endophthalmitis Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
Definition
Endophthalmitis is a serious condition involving swelling (inflammation) within the eyeball.
Symptoms
The symptoms are: If you have these symptoms after eye surgery, call your doctor immediately.
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Encyclopedia: Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the internal coats of the eye. It is a dreaded complication of all intraocular surgeries, particularly cataract surgery, with possible loss of vision and the eye itself. Infectious etiology is the most common and various bacteria and fungi have been isolated as the cause of the endophthalmitis. Other causes include penetrating trauma and retained intraocular foreign bodies. A history of recent intraocular surgery or penetrating...
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Generally speaking endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the uveal tract in the postrior segment of the eyeball, usually endogenous in origin and non-suppurative. Pan ophthalmitis, on the other hand, is...
Asked by kamala vani - 29 months ago
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We're back from LA...
to be safe. That's the eye she had endophthalmitis in (the infection that should have taken the vision ...and boy am I glad we only have to go there twice a year, I am SO NOT a city girl! It makes...
Jan 18, 2008
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Bethany had an EUA today
endophthalmitis (a staph infection INSIDE her eye that should have left her blind). Her retinas/etc Today was the first day Children's Hospital San Diego was doing non-emergency procedures so...
Oct 25, 2007
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We're back from LA...
to be safe. That's the eye she had endophthalmitis in (the infection that should have taken the vision ...and boy am I glad we only have to go there twice a year, I am SO NOT a city girl! It makes...
Jan 18, 2008
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Treatment for Soft Phthisical Eye...?
Is there any Treatment available for Soft Phthisical Eye ((with No Vision or only Light Perception)) secondary to post op...
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add'l info re recommended surgery
The surgery procedure is described as vitrectomy,endolayer, peeling of vitreous membranes in right eye. What complicatio...
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Vitrectomy surgery
What are the side and affects of vitrectomy surgery?
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Treatment Success for Avelox
Avelox is a popular treatment for Endophthalmitis.
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Other Eye Problem... | 3 | 33% |
| Pneumonia | 2 | 50% |
| Hidradenitis Supp... | 2 | 100% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 1 | 100% |
| MRSA | 0 | 100% |
Overall, 76% (8 members) find Avelox helpful.