Post-Traumatic Endophthalmitis: A Mini-Review. (2nd November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gokce, Gokcen; Sobaci, Gungor; Ozgonul, Cem
• Is Part Of: Seminars in ophthalmology. Volume 30:Number 5/6(2015)
• Page Start: 470
• Page End: 474
• Publication Date: 2015-11-02
• Subjects: Endophthalmitis -- foreign body -- phthisis -- trauma -- vitrectomy; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2013.877939
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-0538

Abstract

Abstract: Post-traumatic endophthalmitis comprises 25–30% of all endophthalmitis cases. Post-traumatic endophthalmitis is an important clinical condition that may have serious anatomical and functional consequences. The type of pathogenic microorganism, nature of the injury, the presence of a foreign body, and the geographical region in which the trauma occurred are all important factors influencing both treatment and prognosis. Unlike postoperative endophthalmitis, there is not a confirmed treatment protocol recommended by the Endophthalmitis-Vitrectomy Study Group in traumatic cases. In this study, we examine the incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, microbiological features, and treatment principles of post-traumatic endophthalmitis in order to guide clinicians who often encounter eye trauma related to this potential complication.