Abstract
Endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections is a rare but devastating complication of this common eye procedure. Patients typically present within 5 days of their injection with decreased vision, pain, and redness. However, the absence of any one of these in the presence of other symptoms should not exclude the diagnosis of endophthalmitis. Treatment consists of obtaining a vitreous sample and administering intravitreal antibiotics. Vitrectomy may be indicated in some cases. Preventive measures include the use of a lid speculum and topical povidone-iodine during the procedure, and clinicians may consider the use of masks or having all participants refrain from speaking.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Endophthalmitis |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 131-137 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319292311 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319292298 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
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Endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections. / Miller, John B.; Haddock, Luis; Miller, Joan W.
Endophthalmitis. Springer International Publishing, 2016. p. 131-137.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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AB - Endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections is a rare but devastating complication of this common eye procedure. Patients typically present within 5 days of their injection with decreased vision, pain, and redness. However, the absence of any one of these in the presence of other symptoms should not exclude the diagnosis of endophthalmitis. Treatment consists of obtaining a vitreous sample and administering intravitreal antibiotics. Vitrectomy may be indicated in some cases. Preventive measures include the use of a lid speculum and topical povidone-iodine during the procedure, and clinicians may consider the use of masks or having all participants refrain from speaking.
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