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Endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy.

G W Blankenship

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |December 1, 1977
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    Bacterial endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy presents with orbital pain, reduced vision, and hypopyon. Aggressive treatment often fails, leading to blindness and phthisis in severe cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Pars plana vitrectomy is a common surgical procedure.
    • Bacterial endophthalmitis is a serious post-operative complication.