Early vitrectomy for exogenous endophthalmitis following surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endophthalmitis is a sight-threatening emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. The condition is characterised by purulent inflammation of the intraocular fluids caused by an infective agent. In exogenous endophthalmitis, the infective agent is foreign and typically introduced into the eye through intraocular surgery or open globe trauma.

Objectives

To assess the potential role of combined pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal antibiotics in the acute management of exogenous endophthalmitis, versus the standard of care, defined as vitreous tap and intravitreal antibiotics.

Search methods

We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register; 2022, Issue 5); Ovid M

SUBMITTER: Muqit MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9672977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature