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Advanced Treatment of Ophthalmic Infections

Management of endophthalmitis, keratitis and orbital cellulitis

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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This content has been compiled by the Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board and is periodically reviewed by a specialist physician.

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What is Advanced Treatment of Ophthalmic Infections?

Endophthalmitis is an intraocular infection following cataract surgery, intravitreal injection, or penetrating trauma. Intravitreal antibiotic injection and, when needed, vitrectomy are the cornerstones of treatment.

Bacterial and fungal keratitis are common complications of contact lens use. The causative organism should be identified by corneal scraping cultures, and concentrated topical antibiotics and antifungals should be used.

Orbital cellulitis is a vision- and life-threatening condition, especially in children. Intravenous antibiotics and, when necessary, surgical drainage are required.

Symptoms

Painful red eye
Sudden vision loss
Periorbital swelling
Proptosis (eye protrusion)
Corneal infiltrate
Hypopyon (anterior chamber inflammation)

Risk Factors

Contact lens use
Recent ocular surgery
Immunosuppression
Trauma
Sinusitis
Diabetes

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • If there is painful redness with vision loss
  • If there is periorbital swelling and fever
  • If pain develops after contact lens use
  • If vision worsens after surgery
  • If proptosis develops

Treatment Methods

01
Corneal scraping and vitreous cultures
02
Intravenous and intravitreal antibiotics
03
Antifungal therapy (when indicated)
04
Vitrectomy (in endophthalmitis)
05
Orbital drainage (in cellulitis)
06
Multidisciplinary follow-up

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Göz Hastalıkları department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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