Endogenous Endophthalmitis: A Review
Introduction Endophthalmitis is defined as an inflammation of the inner layers of the eye with exudation in the vitreous cavity resulting from intraocular colonization by microorganisms. It can be exogenous or endogenous. It is an ocular emergency with poor visual prognosis and multifactorial etiology. Endogenous endophthalmitis is much less common than exogenous endophthalmitis and is estimated to account for 2% to 8% of all endophthalmitis cases.1,2 It occurs when bacteria or fungi are hematogenously disseminated into the ocular circulation. The visual prognosis is often poor. The risk of septicaemia with a mortality rate of 5-15%.2 is reported, and therefore a prompt diagnosis of the underlying cause of endogenous endophthalmitis along with the control of eye infection is of utmost importance. Risk factors Endogenous endophthalmitis has multiple factors playing a role in its occurrence. (Table 1) The following are the risk factors for endogenous endophthalmitis- long-term indwelling
Dr. Manisha Agarwal · Dr. Isha Agarwal