A case of tuberculous endophthalmitis successfully treated with vitrectomy followed by antituberculous agents [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 2015 Abstract Background Tuberculous endophthalmitis is very rare with only 18 reports published worldwide and only a few cases in Japan. We report a case of tuberculous endophthalmitis successfully treated with vitrectomy followed by antituberculous agents. Findings An 81-year-
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Vitreous Inflammation Associated with Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Pharmacotherapy
Mediators of Inflammation, 2013 Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent promoter of angiogenesis involved in a wide variety of physiologic processes. Intravitreal injections targeting VEGF have transformed the treatment of neovascular retinal diseases.
Shivi Agrawal +2 more
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Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 2018 Background Intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents is the most common intraocular procedure worldwide, inevitably causing more cases of post-injection endophthalmitis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility
Vânia Lages +2 more
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Six months follow up of a single intravitreal injection of ocriplasmin for symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and the safety of the enzymatic vitreolysis with a single intravitreal injection of ocriplasmin 125 μg across a group of patients with symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (sVMA) during 6 months follow up.
GUZZO, Anna Santa +6 more
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Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 2022 Endophthalmitis is one of the most serious emergencies in ophthalmology. In order to reduce its prevalence, it is important to have a proper understanding of potential risk. Surgical therapy with targeted, pathogen-specific medication and an intact immune system are fundamental for preserving visual acuity.
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Endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: results from seven years of epidemiological surveillance
Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia, 2019 Purpose: This study aims to describe the incidence, clinical presentation, and evolution of endophthalmitis cases occurred at an ophthalmologic center in Brazil.
Reginaldo Adalberto Luz +4 more
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Prevalence and factors predictive of intraocular fungal infection in patients with fungemia at an academic urban tertiary care center [PDF]
, 2015 Objective To report the prevalence and to identify factors predictive of intraocular infection in patients with fungemia receiving prophylactic antifungal therapy.
Braich, Puneet S +4 more
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Topical azithromycin or ofloxacin for endophthalmitis prophylaxis after intravitreal injection. [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The number of patients who have undergone intravitreal injections has increased enormously in recent years, but a consensus is still lacking on prophylaxis for endophthalmitis.
Arias Barquet, Lluís +4 more
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Causative Pathogens in Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Injection of Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents [PDF]
Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal, 2018 Intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor is currently the preferred treatment for several posterior segment diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, as well as macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. As an invasive procedure it involves risks.
Cecilia P. Labardini +1 more
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Biologia molecular aplicada ao diagnóstico laboratorial de endoftalmite bacteriana [PDF]
, 2009 Bacterial endophthalmitis is a serious but uncommon intraocular infection which frequently results in vision loss. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy are associated with better visual outcome.
Bispo, Paulo José Martins +2 more
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