Typically endophthalmitis develops after surgery...most commonly cataract surgery. Patients notice pain, redness and swelling...accompanied by loss of vision...usually 2-5 days after surgery.
This condition is an emergency...and requires immediate referral to a retinal surgeon. Treatment involves the injection of antibiotics into the eye...and sometimes, vitrectomy surgery.
The outcome depends on specific type and amount of the bacteria which entered the eye...and the speed of treatment.
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