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Late-onset Moraxella catarrhalis endophthalmitis after filtering surgery
1Department of Ophthalmology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612.
Summary
Late-onset endophthalmitis caused by Moraxella catarrhalis occurred five years after glaucoma filtering surgery. This rare infection responded well to antibiotics, restoring vision to 20/50.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Glaucoma filtering surgery creates a potential pathway for ocular infections.
- Late-onset endophthalmitis is a rare but serious complication following intraocular surgery.
Observation:
- A case of a young man presenting with endophthalmitis five years post-glaucoma filtering surgery.
- The causative organism was identified as Moraxella catarrhalis.
Findings:
- The endophthalmitis demonstrated a positive response to broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment.
- Visual acuity improved significantly, returning to 20/50 within two months.
Implications:
- This case highlights Moraxella catarrhalis as a potential pathogen in late-onset endophthalmitis after glaucoma surgery.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for visual recovery in such cases.