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  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular infection that can lead to vision loss.
  • Enterococcus faecalis is a known pathogen causing endophthalmitis, particularly post-surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of macular infarction as a complication of Enterococcus faecalis endophthalmitis.
  • To highlight a rare but severe visual outcome following cataract surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A 74-year-old female patient developed endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery.
  • Treatment involved intravitreal antibiotics, vitrectomy, and intraocular lens explantation.

Main Results:

  • Macular infarction was diagnosed clinically and confirmed by fluorescein angiography.
  • Despite treatment, visual acuity remained poor (1/60).

Conclusions:

  • Macular infarction is a potential sight-threatening complication of Enterococcus faecalis endophthalmitis.
  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing severe posterior segment complications beyond typical outcomes.