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Endophthalmitis: Epidemiology, Causing Agents, Therapy and Visual Outcome with Special Focus on Glaucoma Patients.

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.
Vorbeck, Julia, Hohberger, Bettina, Bergua, Antonio   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Postoperative fungal endophthalmitis caused by Trichosporon asahii treated with voriconazole [PDF]

, 2015
Postoperative fungal endophthalmitis is a rare but devastating complication of cataract surgery. Vitrectomy and intravitreal amphotericin B injection as well as administration of systemic antifungal agents have been suggested as optimal treatments for ...
Bakbak, Berker, Öztürk, Banu Turgut, Köktekir, Bengü Ekinci, Okudan, Süleyman, Türk Dağı, Hatice, Gönül, Şaban, Gedik, Şansal   +6 more
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Regional Variation of Infectious Agents Causing Endogenous Endophthalmitis in the United States

Ophthalmology Retina
Owais M Aftab, Hamza Khan, Aditya Uppuluri   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Intravitreal Injections: Impact on the Incidence of Acute Endophthalmitis—A Nationwide Study in France from 2009 to 2018

Pharmaceutics, 2022
Background: The dramatic increase in intravitreal injections (IVTs) has been accompanied by a greater need for safer procedures. The ongoing debate about topical antibiotic prophylaxis after IVTs emphasizes the importance of large-scale studies. We aimed
Florian Baudin, Eric Benzenine, Anne-Sophie Mariet, Inès Ben Ghezala, Alain M. Bron, Vincent Daien, Pierre-Henry Gabrielle, Catherine Quantin, Catherine Creuzot-Garcher   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endophthalmitis Prophylaxis

, 2023
In this chapter, we discuss techniques in the prophylaxis of infection by inhibiting or arresting the growth and multiplication of germs (infectious agents) which is usually achieved by povidone-iodine, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, or polyhexanide ...
Iyer, Prashanth G., Flynn Jr, Harry W., Schwartz, Stephen G., Grzybowski, Andrzej, Batra, Nidhi Relhan, Lytvynchuk, Lyubomyr   +5 more
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Exogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis: Clues to Aspergillus Aetiology with a Pharmacological Perspective

Microorganisms, 2020
Exogenous fungal endophthalmitis (EXFE) represents a rare complication after penetrating ocular trauma of previously unresolved keratitis or iatrogenic infections, following intraocular surgery such as cataract surgery.
Tommaso Lupia, Silvia Corcione, Antonio Maria Fea, Michele Reibaldi, Matteo Fallico, Francesco Petrillo, Marilena Galdiero, Silvia Scabini, Maria Sole Polito, Umberto Ciabatti, Francesco Giuseppe De Rosa   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endophthalmitis following intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents: long-term outcomes and the identification of unusual micro-organisms [PDF]

, 2016
BackgroundWhile the development of targeted molecular therapy to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has revolutionized the treatment and visual prognosis of highly prevalent retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related ...
Moshiri, Ala, Scott, Adrienne W, Sachdeva, Mira M, Leder, Henry A   +3 more
core   +1 more source

A rare case of Lecythophora endogenous endophthalmitis: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
Fungal endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) secondary to contaminated intravenous fluid infusion is frequently seen in developing countries. Molds and yeasts are commonly implicated as the causative agents.
Mohit Dogra, Deepika Dhingra, Surya Prakash Sharma, Reema Bansal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advanced nanotherapeutics for combating ocular infections: Rational design, antimicrobial mechanisms, and therapeutic breakthroughs

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Nanomaterials revolutionize ocular infection treatment by enabling targeted drug delivery and enhanced antimicrobial efficacy against resistant pathogens. This review systematically explores their rational design, multimodal mechanisms, and translational potential for next‐generation anti‐infective therapies.
Yujia Liu, Xuetian Wen, Yue Tan, Rui Zeng, Yijuan Zhang, Tong Lin, Lan Gong, Zichao Luo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contact Lens Knowledge and Practices Among Students in the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Eye &ENT Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Contact lenses (CLs) are increasingly used worldwide for refractive error correction because of their optical, cosmetic, and functional advantages over spectacles. However, although their safe and effective use depends on adequate knowledge and proper hygiene practices, there is limited evidence on contact lens‐related knowledge ...
Naa Naamuah Tagoe, Maranatha Adiki Puplampu, Yaw Akye Essuman, Benjamin Abaidoo, Vera Adobea Essuman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source