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  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Post-traumatic endophthalmitis accounts for 25-30% of all endophthalmitis cases.
  • It can lead to severe visual impairment and anatomical damage.
  • Unlike postoperative cases, no standardized treatment protocol exists for traumatic endophthalmitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, and microbiological features of post-traumatic endophthalmitis.
  • To outline treatment principles for this condition.
  • To provide guidance for clinicians managing eye trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of incidence and risk factors.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches.
  • Evaluation of microbiological data and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors influencing prognosis, including microorganism type, injury nature, foreign body presence, and geographic region.
  • Highlighted the lack of a confirmed treatment protocol compared to postoperative endophthalmitis.

Conclusions:

  • Post-traumatic endophthalmitis is a significant clinical challenge.
  • Understanding risk factors and microbiological features is crucial for effective management.
  • Further research may inform standardized treatment guidelines.