endophthalmitis Flashcards
1
Q
define endophthalmitis
A
inflammation of intraocular fluid
2
Q
etiology?
A
infections
penetrating eye injury
post-trauma
iatrogenic (EYE SURGERY)
3
Q
symptoms and signs?
A
red eye, pain, photophobia, blurry vision
hypopyon
signs of ruptured globe: hyphemia, severe subconjunctival hemorrhage
yellow reflex on fundoscopy
4
Q
management?
A
admit pt
vitreous fluid aspiration, culture and gram stain
start empiric ABs
consider vitrectomy if severe vision loss
