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Endophthalmitis:
Acute
inflammation of the structures in the posterior segment of the eye,
(choroid, retina and vitreous). Infectious agents are bacteria,
fungi and viruses.
Bacterial endophthalmitis is most common from, usually as a complication
of the cataract surgery. Virtually any bacteria can cause endophthalmitis.
Endophthalmitis develops suddenly & progressively within first
24 hours after surgery. Absence of aggressive treatment can cause
serious consequences, (loss of eye).
To prevent endophthalmitis ophthalmologists typically use antibiotics
drops as prophylaxis pre-operatively or post-operatively or both.
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