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Management of endophthalmitis

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Ophthalmology

Advisors

Taha, Aly M. , Abou-Rayya, Yaser , Abou-El-Enain, Khaled

Authors

Farag, Eiman Muhammad Saeid

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:21:01

Available

2017-03-30 06:21:01

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Endophthalmitis is defined as a severe inflammation of the intraocular structures involving the ocular fluids (vitreous or aqueous humor or both). The cause of inflammation: infectious or non-infectious. It is divided into five categories: (1)Acute postoperative endophthalmitis. (2)Delayed-onset postoperative. (3) Post-traumatic endophthalmitis. (4)Endogenous endophthalmitis. (5)Endophthalmitis following an intractable infection of external coats of the globe. Diagnosis is done by obtaining intraocular (aqueous and vitreous) specimens and their cultures. Management options are: Antimicrobial Therapy, Anti-inflammatory therapy, Supportive therapy and Surgical therapy; Vitrectomy.

Issued

1 Jan 2005

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023