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Endophthalmitis is a severe inflammation of the eye involving both the anterior and posterior segments secondary to an infectious agent. It can be classified based on the mode of entry (exogenous or endogenous) or etiological agent (bacterial or fungal). Post-operative endophthalmitis is the most common type, accounting for 70% of cases. Staphylococcus epidermidis is the most frequent cause. Prompt treatment with intravitreal antibiotics and sometimes vitrectomy is needed to prevent vision loss. Proper surg
- Author
- Balaji Krishnan
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- EN