ophthalmology Flashcards
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Endophthalmitis
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Include eye pain, vision loss, swollen eyelids, and conjunctivitis.
Physical exam reveals the presence of a hypopyon, which is a layer of leukocytes in the anterior chamber. Initial management involves aspiration for culture and intravitreal antibiotics (vancomycin and ceftazidime or amikacin).
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