title: [Endophthalmitis is an acute disease which threatens the vision].
abstract: Endophthalmitis is one of the most serious and most dreaded complications in ophthalmology. It is most often seen as a complication to intraocular surgery and especially after cataract surgery. Approximately 90% of the cases of endophthalmitis are caused by bacteria. Symptoms and signs may include pain, blurred vision, and hypopyon. Intravitreal injection of antibiotics in combination with vitrectomy or vitreous tap is the mainstay in the treatment of endophthalmitis. Prompt recognition and intervention are essential in preserving the vision of the affected eye in the case of endophthalmitis.
authors.affiliation: Øjenafdeling E, Odense Universitetshospital, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
authors.forename: Ulrik
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Frydkjær-Olsen
authors.forename: Srishamanthi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sriskandarajah
authors.forename: Anne Katrin
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sjølie
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D058449:Intravitreal Injections; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D011379:Prognosis; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents