Bacterial endophthalmitis and traumatic hyphema resulting from ocular injuries during dental procedures.
Case reports of bacterial endophthalmitis and of traumatic hyphema resulting from injuries sustained during dental procedures are presented. Protective eye shields or glasses are recommended for both the dental team and the patient.
D000059:Accidents; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003814:Dentistry, Operative; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006988:Hyphema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents