Endophthalmitis after microincision cataract surgery.
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.
Chee
Soon-Phaik
SP
Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore. sneccsp@pacific.net.sg
Bacsal
Kristine
K
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
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D014640:Vancomycin