title: Endophthalmitis after microincision cataract surgery.
abstract: We report the first case of streptococcal endophthalmitis after uneventful right bimanual phacoemulsification. Microincision cataract surgery is perceived to be minimally invasive as smaller wounds are equated to shortened healing time, increased safety, and reduced risk for postoperative endophthalmitis. Recommendations for modifications in wound construction are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore. sneccsp@pacific.net.sg
authors.forename: Soon-Phaik
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chee
authors.forename: Kristine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bacsal
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D014640:Vancomycin