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Published on: February 6, 2021
A case of sterile endophthalmitis after repeated intravitreal bevacizumab injection
N Melda Yenerel1, Umut A Dinc, Ebru Gorgun
1Ophthalmology Department, Yeditepe University Eye Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. meldayen@hotmail.com
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to describe a case of sterile endophthalmitis after repeated intravitreal bevacizumab injections for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to angioid streaks.
Methods:
This study was done as a case report.
Results:
A 57-year-old man who received a third injection of intravitreal bevacizumab for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization owing to angioid streaks developed sterile endophthalmitis. The patient's condition improved after hourly topical steroid and antibiotic drops without a sequele.
Conclusions:
The intravitreal injection of bevacizumab has the potential for the development of sterile endophthalmitis. The patients should be warned against this possible adverse reaction, especially after repeated injections.
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