Infectious endophthalmitis following sutureless cataract surgery.
Within the last 6 months, three cases of infectious endophthalmitis following sutureless cataract surgery have been referred to us. Two of these cases followed uncomplicated sutureless phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. One case was complicated by a postoperative hyphema with additional surgery for clot removal 2 days following the initial procedure.
Stonecipher
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Department of Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
Parmley
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Jensen
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Rowsey
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D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014821:Vitrectomy