Endophthalmitis after Cataract Surgery in the United States: A Report from the Intelligent Research in Sight Registry, 2013-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine recent incidence and visual outcomes for acute-onset endophthalmitis after cataract surgery performed in the United States.

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Participants

United States cataract surgery patients, 2013-2017 (5 401 686 patients).

Methods

Cases of acute-onset postoperative endophthalmitis occurring within 30 days after cataract surgery were identified using diagnosis codes in the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry database, drawn from electronic health records in ophthalmology practices across the nation. Annual and aggregate 5-year incidences were determined for all cataract surgeries and specifically for standalone procedures versus those combined with other ophthalmic surgeries.

SUBMITTER: Pershing S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313552 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature