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Macular infarction after intravitreal amikacin
1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.
Annals of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1993
Summary
A rare case of macular infarction occurred after intravitreal amikacin injection for postoperative endophthalmitis. This complication, previously undocumented with amikacin, highlights the need for safer alternatives to intravitreal aminoglycosides.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Vascular Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Postoperative endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection requiring prompt treatment.
- Intravitreal antibiotics are a common treatment for endophthalmitis.
- Aminoglycosides are frequently used intravitreal antibiotics.