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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Acute post-operative endophthalmitis; Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis; Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis, Delayed post-catarct endophthalmitis; Chronic post-catarct endophthalmitis; Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis; Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis

Overview

Post-operative endophthalmitis is an ocular inflammation resulting from the introduction of an infectious agent into the posterior segment of the eye following ocular surgeries. Nearly every type of ocular surgery may be able to disturb the eye globe integrity and contaminate the aqueous humor and/or vitreous. Cataract surgery accounts for approximately 90% of all cases of post-operative enndophthalmitis. Based on the latency of onset, post-operative endophthalmitis may be classified into acute and delayed.
*Acute post-operative endophthalmitis occurs within 1 week postoperatively in 75% of cases and is usually caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci.
*Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis occurs weeks to years following surgery and is usually caused by Propionibacterium acnes. It presents as a low-grade inflammation in the anterior chamber.
*Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis is another post-procedural subtype. It commonly occurs following intravitreal injection of either triamcinolone acetone or anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti VEGF). Intravitreal injections are generally safe; however, endophthalmitis is a rare, visually devastating complication.^[1] Post-cataract endophthalmitis must be differentiated from Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS), uveitis, retained lens material, and dehemoglobinized vitreous hemorrhage.^[2]^[3] The visual outcome of post operative endophthalmitis is highly correlated with the bacteriology.

Early diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobial therapy are fundamental to optimize visual outcome. Endophthalmitis is a clinical diagnosis supported by culture of intra-ocular fluids.^[2]^[4] Laboratory studies consistent with the diagnosis of post-cataract endophthalmitis include culture, gram stain, or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of aqueous humor as well as the vitreous humor.^[2]^[5]^[6] The patient needs urgent examination by an expert ophthalmologist to provide intravitreal injection of potent antibiotics and possible urgent pars plana vitrectomy as needed.^[2]^[5]

Historical Perspective

Classification

By Latency of Onset

Based on the latency of onset, post-operative endophthalmitis may be classified into:

Acute post-operative endophthalmitis
Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis

By Infectious Organism

Post-operative enophthalmitis may be classified according to causative organisms into 2 subtypes:

Other

Another form of post operative endophthalmitis occurs following Intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents.

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

Acute post-operative endophthalmitis

Acute post-operative endophthalmitis is an ocular inflammation, which may occur within hours to days following ocular surgery. Acute post-operative endophthalmitis is primarily caused by the introduction of an infectious agent, most commonly coagulase-negative staphylococci, into the posterior segment of the eye. Nearly every type of ocular surgery may disturb the eye globe integrity and contaminate the aqueous humor and/or vitreous. Cataract surgery accounts for approximately 90% of all cases of post-operative endophthalmitis. Preoperative topical antimicrobial agents can decrease colony counts in the tear film; however, they do not sterilize the area. The exact incidence of clinical infection following eye surgery (despite the relatively high prevalence of microorganisms in the eye) is not fully understood. It is thought that low incidence of clinical infection following ocular procedures is explained by low inoculum levels, low pathogenicity, and the innate ocular defenses against infection.^[2]^[4]^[7]

Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis

Post-operative endophthalmitis may occur weeks to years following surgery. It presents as a low-grade inflammation in the anterior chamber. The exact pathogenesis of delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is not fully understood. It is thought that delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is caused by either sequestration of low-virulence organisms introduced at the time of surgery or delayed inoculation of organisms to the eye through wound abnormalities, suture tracks, or filtering blebs.Propionibacterium acnes is the most common microorganism encountered in delayed post-operative bacterial endophthalmitis.^[2]^[4] Post-operative endophthalmitis is a medical emergency. If left untreated, it may lead to panophthalmitis, corneal infiltration, corneal perforation, and permanent vision loss.

Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis

Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis occurs following intravitreal injection of either triamcinolone acetone or anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti VEGF). Intravitreal injections are generally safe; however, endophthalmitis is a rare visually devastating complication.^[8] Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis is usually caused by bacterial pathogens. Bacteria can gain access into the vitreous cavity either at the time of injection or, rarely, later through the needle tract.

Common sources of infection include:

Contaminated needle or instruments by periocular flora
Contaminated drug or drug vial

Gross Pathology

On gross pathology, characteristic findings of post-operative endophthalmitis include eyelid swelling, eyelid erythema, injected conjunctiva, hypopyon, chemosis, and mucopurulunt discharge.

Microscopic Pathology

On microscopic histopathological analysis, infiltration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes or chronic inflammatory cells (depending on the duration of the inflammation) and destruction of ocular structures are characteristic findings of post-operative bacterial endophthalmitis.

Causes

Acute Post-operative Endophthalmitis

Post-operative endophthalmitis has been reported following nearly every type of ocular surgery. Common causes of acute post-operative endophthalmitis include:

Bacterial^[2]^[4]

Gram-positive bacteria
- Coagulase-negative staphylococci
  - Staphylococcus epidermidis (most common)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus spp.
- Enterococcus spp.
Gram-negative bacilli
- Proteus spp.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Haemophilus spp.

Fungal^[9]^[10]^[11]

Candida spp.
Aspergillus spp.

Delayed Post-operative Endophthalmitis

Common causes of delayed post-operative endophthalmitis include:

Bacterial^[2]^[4]

Propionibacterium acnes
Streptococcus spp
Corynebacterium spp
Xanthomonas maltophilia
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans

Fungal^[9]^[12]^[13]^[3]

Post-intravitreal Injection Endophthalmitis

Common causes of post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis include:^[14]^[15]

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (most common)
Streptococcus spp.
Corynebacterium spp.

Differentiating Post-cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis from Other Diseases

Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis must be differentiated from:^[2]^[16]^[17]

Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS)
Retained lens material.
Flare-up of pre-existing uveitis.
Dehemoglobinized vitreous hemorrhage

Delayed post-cataract endophthalmitis must be differentiated from:^[2]^[3]

Uveitis
Sterile inflammation
Rebound inflammation (related to abrupt discontinuation of steroid drops)
Iris or vitreous incarceration in the wound (low-grade inflammation)
Uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome
Fungal endophthalmitis

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence and Incidence

In 1910, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to be 10,000 cases per 100,000 individuals with cataract surgery.
Between 1970 to 1990, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to range from 72 to 120 cases per 100,000 individuals with cataract surgery.
Since the introduction of phacoemulsification and clear cornea incision, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis is estimated to range from 300 to 500 cases per 100,000 individuals.^[18]^[19]
The incidence of Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis is estimated to range from 20 to 50 cases per 100,000 individuals with intraocular injections.^[20]

Age

Post-operative endophthalmitis (following cataract surgery) commonly affects patients older than 85 years.^[4]

Gender

Post-operative endophthalmitis affects men and women equally.^[4]

Geographical Distribution

In tropical regions such as India, 10–20% of all cases of acute post-cataract endophthalmitis are caused by fungi.^[9]

Developed Countries

In the United States, post-cataract endophthalmitis is the most common form of bacterial endophthalmitis.
In the United States, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to range from 80 to 360 cases per 100,000 individuals with ocular surgery.^[21]
In the United States and Europe, nearly all cases of acute post-cataract endophthalmitis are caused by bacteria.
In the United States, the incidence of culture-proven post-operative endophthalmitis caused by cataract surgery with or without intraocular lens (IOL) was estimated to be 80 cases per 100,000 individuals.
In the United States, the incidence of culture-proven post-operative endophthalmitis caused by secondary IOL placement was estimated to be 360 cases per 100,000 individuals.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of post-catarct endophthalmitis include:^[4]^[22]^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26]

Secondary intraocular lens placement
Intra-ocular lenses (IOLs) with polypropylene
Intracapsular cataract extraction
Clear corneal incisions
Vitreous contamination following cataract surgery (break in the posterior lens capsule)
Implantation of an intraocular lens without a heparinized surface
Diabetes
immunosuppressive therapy
Wound dehiscence or leak
Age ≥85
Eyelid abnormalities (blepharitis, conjunctivitis, cannuliculitis, lacrimal duct obstructions, and contact lens wear)

Screening

Screening for post-operative endophthalmitis is not recommended.^[27]

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

Post-operative endophthalmitis is a medical emergency. If left untreated, It may lead to panophthalmitis, corneal infiltration, corneal perforation, and ultimately permanent vision loss.

Complications

Common complications of post-cataract endophthalmitis include:

Panophthalmitis
Decrease or loss of vision
Chronic pain
Cataract development
Retinal detachment
Vitreous hemorrhage
Hypotony and phthisis bulbi

Prognosis

Early diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobial therapy are fundamental to optimize visual outcome.^[4]^[28] Overall, 50% of eyes with post-cataract endophthalmitis obtain a final visual acuity 20/40 vision, and 10% obtain a final visual acuity of 20/400.^[2] The visual outcome of post operative endophthalmitis is highly correlated with the bacteriology.

Post-operative endophthalmitis caused by streptococcus is associated with very poor visual outcome.
Post-operative endophthalmitis caused by coagulase-negative staphylococcus (causes milder endophthalmitis) is associated with better visual outcome than streptococci.
Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is associated with particularly good prognosis with treatment.^[29]

Diagnosis

Endophthalmitis is a clinical diagnosis supported by culture of intra-ocular fluids.^[2]^[4]

History

A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from a patient with post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis include:

History of previous cataract surgery
History of chronic, recurrent, steroid responsive idiopathic uveitis

Symptoms

Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis may occur within hours to few days after cataract surgery in 75% of cases.
Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis may occur several weeks or months after surgery and often include less virulent bacteria and only of the patients may present with eye pain.

Symptoms of post-cataract endophthalmitis may include the following:^[30]^[22]

Deep eye pain
Decreased vision
Lid swelling
Red eye
Photophobia
Eye discharge

Physical Examination

A thorough physical and eye examination of the patient is necessary. Common ophthalmoscopic examination findings of post-operative endophthalmitis include:^[2]^[4]

Visual acuity less than 5/200
Conjunctival injection
Eyelid edema
Decreased red reflex

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory studies consistent with the diagnosis of post-cataract endophthalmitis include:^[2]^[5]^[6]

Culture and gram stain of aqueous humor as well as the vitreous humor (not sensitive)
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of aqueous humor as well as the vitreous humor (more sensitive than culture)
Conjunctival and eyelid cultures in patients with blepharitis; wound dehiscence may indicated

Vitreous cultures are more likely to be positive after vitrectomy than vitreous aspirate (90% vs. 75%), and aqueous cultures are positive in 40% of all cases with endophthalmitis.

Imaging Findings

X Ray

There are no diagnostic x ray findings associated with post-operative endophthalmitis.

CT

There are no diagnostic CT scan findings associated with post-operative endophthalmitis.

MRI

There are no diagnostic MRI findings associated with post-operative endophthalmitis.

Ultrasound

On ocular ultrasonography, endophthalmitis may be characterized by anterior vitreous haze echoes and retinochoroidal thickening.^[2]^[4]

Other Imaging Findings

Orbital echography is helpful for assessment of vitreous opacification, status of the posterior hyloid face, and retinal detachment in a post-surgical patient.^[4]^[31]

Other Diagnostic Studies

Slit lamp examination finding

Other diagnostic studies for post-operative endophthalmitis include:^[7]

Hypopyon ( >80% of cases)
Anterior chamber and vitreous inflammation
Cloudy cornea
Clumps of exudate in the anterior chamber (around the pupillary margin)
Cloudy cornea
Decreased red reflex

Treatment

Patients with endophthalmitis require urgent examination by an expert ophthalmologist and/or vitreo-retinal specialist who will determine the need for urgent intervention to provide intravitreal injection of potent antibiotics and also prepare for an urgent pars plana vitrectomy as needed. Enucleation may be required to remove a blind and painful eye.^[2]^[5] Systemic antibiotics are not recommended, but may be considered in severe cases, especially with orbital involvement. In delayed post-operative endophthalmitis, treatment should include vitrectomy with posterior capsulectomy and intravitreal injection.

Antimicrobial Regimens

Infectious endophthalmitis^[2]

1. Causative pathogens

2. Empiric antimicrobial therapy

Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 1 mg per 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose AND Vancomycin 1 g IV bid for 2 weeks AND Ceftazidime 2.25 mg per 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose AND Ceftazidime 1 g IV bid for 2 weeks AND Clindamycin 600-1200 mg IV bid to qid for 2 weeks
Note (1): Re-injection should be considered if the infection does not improve beyond 48 hours of the first injection. Re-injection significantly increases the risk of retinal toxicity.
Note (2): In addition to intravitreal and systemic antibiotic therapy, vitrectomy is usually necessary
Note (3): Intravitreal and intravenous Amphotericin B may be added to the regimen if fungal endophthalmitis is suspected

3. Pathogen-directed antimicrobial therapy

3.1 Bacillus spp.

Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 1 mg per 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose AND Vancomycin 1 g IV bid for 2 weeks AND Clindamycin 600-1200 mg IV bid to qid for 2 weeks
Note: In addition to antimicrobial therapy, vitrectomy is usually necessary

3.2 Non-Bacillus gram-positive bacteria

Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 1 mg per 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose AND Vancomycin 1 g IV bid for 2 weeks
Note: In addition to antimicrobial therapy, vitrectomy is usually necessary

3.3 Gram-negative bacteria

Preferred regimen: Ceftazidime 2.25 mg per 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose AND Ceftazidime 1 g IV bid for 2 weeks OR Amikacin 0.4 mg per 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose
Note: Intravitreal amikacin is associated with the development of retinal microvasculitis
Note: In addition to antimicrobial therapy, vitrectomy is usually necessary

3.4 Candida spp.

Preferred regimen: (Fluconazole 400-800 mg IV/PO qd for 6-12 weeks OR Voriconazole 400 mg IV/PO bid for 2 doses followed by 200-300 mg IV/PO bid for 6-12 weeks OR Amphotericin B 0.7-1.0 mg/kg IV qd for 6-12 weeks) AND Amphotericin B 5-10 microgram in 0.1 mL in normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose
Note (1): In addition to antimicrobial therapy, vitrectomy is usually necessary

3.5 Aspergillus spp.

Preferred regimen: Amphotericin B 5-10 microgram in 0.1 mL normal saline intravitreal injection, single dose AND Dexamethasone 400 microgram intravitreal injection, single dose
Note (1): In addition to antimicrobial therapy, vitrectomy is usually necessary
Note (2): Repeat antimicrobial regimen in 2 days post-vitrectomy

Surgery

Vitrectomy

Vitrectomy surgically debrides the vitreous humor, similarly to draining an abscess, and is the fastest way of clearing infection in eyes with fulminant endophthalmitis.^[2]^[5]^[32]

Vitrectomy is recommended for all patients who develop post cataract endophthalmitis
A vitrectomy is almost always indicated in all patients with delayed post-operative endophthalmitis

The benefits of vitrectomy include:

Better vitreous sample
Rapid and complete sterilization of the vitreous
Removal of toxic bacterial products
Enhancement of systemic antimicrobial penetration in to the eye

Prevention

Primary prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of post-operative endophthalmitis include:^[33]^[34]^[35]^[36]

Proper sterile preparation of the surgical site
Sterile preparation of the skin surrounding the surgical eye with Povidone-Iodine 10%
Povidone-Iodine 5% onto the ocular surface (3-5 minutes prior to surgery)
Preoperative antibiotic propylaxis (timing, routs of delivery, and antibiotic choice in not clear)
Proper construction of wound, injectable intraocular lenses
Preoperative clinical assessment of the patient before proceeding for surgery

Secondary prevention

There are no secondary preventive measures available for post-operative endophthalmiatis. Post-operative endophthalmiatis is a medical emergency.

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+'''For the main page on endophthalmitis, please click [[endophthalmitis|here]]'''<br>
+'''For more information on bacterial endophthalmitis, please click [[Bacterial endophthalmitis|here]]'''<br>
+'''For more information on post-traumatic endophthalmitis, please click [[Post-traumatic endophthalmitis|here]]'''<br>
+'''For more information on bleb-related endophthalmitis, please click [[Bleb-related endophthalmitis|here]]'''<br>
+'''For more information on endogenous endophthalmitis, please click [[Endogenous endophthalmitis|here]]'''<br>
 {{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{SaraM}}
+<br>
+{{SK}} Acute post-operative endophthalmitis; Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis; Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis, Delayed post-catarct endophthalmitis; Chronic post-catarct endophthalmitis; Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis; Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis
 ==Overview==
-'''Acute post-operative endophthalmitis''' is an ocular [[inflammation]] resulting from the introduction of an infectious agent, most commonly [[Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus|coagulase-negative staphylococci]], into the [[posterior segment|posterior segment of the eye]] following ocular surgeries.
+Post-operative endophthalmitis is an ocular [[inflammation]] resulting from the introduction of an infectious agent into the [[posterior segment|posterior segment of the eye]] following ocular surgeries.
 Nearly every type of ocular surgery may be able to disturb the eye globe integrity and contaminate the [[aqueous humor]] and/or [[vitreous]]. [[Cataract]] surgery accounts for approximately 90% of all cases of post-operative enndophthalmitis.
+Based on the latency of onset, post-operative endophthalmitis may be classified into acute and delayed.
+<br>*'''Acute post-operative endophthalmitis''' occurs within 1 week postoperatively in 75% of cases and is usually caused by [[Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus|coagulase-negative staphylococci]].
+<br>*'''Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis''' occurs weeks to years following surgery and is usually caused by [[Propionibacterium acnes]]. It presents as a low-grade [[inflammation]] in the [[anterior chamber]].
+<br>*'''Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis''' is another post-procedural subtype. It commonly occurs following intravitreal injection of either [[Triamcinolone|triamcinolone acetone]] or anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti VEGF). Intravitreal injections are generally safe; however, endophthalmitis is a rare, visually devastating complication.<ref>Gregori, Ninel Z., et al. "Current infectious endophthalmitis rates after intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents and outcomes of treatment." Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina 46.6 (2015): 643-648.</ref>
+Post-cataract endophthalmitis must be differentiated from [[toxic anterior segment syndrome|Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS)]], [[uveitis]], retained lens material, and dehemoglobinized vitreous hemorrhage.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid26124631">{{cite journal| author=Jindal A, Pathengay A, Jalali S, Mathai A, Pappuru RR, Narayanan R et al.| title=Microbiologic spectrum and susceptibility of isolates in delayed post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2015 | volume= 9 | issue=  | pages= 1077-9 | pmid=26124631 | doi=10.2147/OPTH.S82852 | pmc=4476472 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26124631  }} </ref>
+The visual outcome of post operative endophthalmitis is highly correlated with the bacteriology.
+Early diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobial therapy are fundamental to optimize visual outcome.
+Endophthalmitis is a clinical diagnosis supported by culture of intra-ocular fluids.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+Laboratory studies consistent with the diagnosis of post-cataract endophthalmitis include culture, gram stain, or [[polymerase chain reaction|polymerase chain reaction (PCR)]] of [[aqueous humor]] as well as the [[vitreous humor]].<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid9298055">{{cite journal| author=Barza M, Pavan PR, Doft BH, Wisniewski SR, Wilson LA, Han DP et al.| title=Evaluation of microbiological diagnostic techniques in postoperative endophthalmitis in the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 1997 | volume= 115 | issue= 9 | pages= 1142-50 | pmid=9298055 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9298055  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18721702">{{cite journal| author=Seal D, Reischl U, Behr A, Ferrer C, Alió J, Koerner RJ et al.| title=Laboratory diagnosis of endophthalmitis: comparison of microbiology and molecular methods in the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons multicenter study and susceptibility testing. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 34 | issue= 9 | pages= 1439-50 | pmid=18721702 | doi=10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.05.043 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18721702  }} </ref>
+The patient needs urgent examination by an expert [[ophthalmologist]] to provide intravitreal injection of potent antibiotics and possible urgent pars plana [[vitrectomy]] as needed.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid9298055">{{cite journal| author=Barza M, Pavan PR, Doft BH, Wisniewski SR, Wilson LA, Han DP et al.| title=Evaluation of microbiological diagnostic techniques in postoperative endophthalmitis in the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 1997 | volume= 115 | issue= 9 | pages= 1142-50 | pmid=9298055 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9298055  }} </ref>
 ==Historical Perspective==
 ==Classification==
-Based on the latancy of onset, post-operative endophthalmitis may be classified into:
+===By Latency of Onset===
+Based on the latency of onset, post-operative endophthalmitis may be classified into:
 *Acute post-operative endophthalmitis
 *Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis
-*Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis
+===By Infectious Organism===
-Additionally, post-cataract enophthalmitis may be classified according to causative organisms into 2 subtypes: [[bacterial]] or [[fungal]].
+Post-operative enophthalmitis may be classified according to causative organisms into 2 subtypes:
+*[[Bacterial]]
+*[[Fungal]]
+===Other===
+Another form of post operative endophthalmitis occurs following Intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents.
 ==Pathophysiology==
-====Pathogenesis====
+===Pathogenesis===
 '''Acute post-operative endophthalmitis'''
-Acute post-operative endophthalmitis is an ocular [[inflammation]], which may occur within hours to few days following ocular surgery.
+Acute post-operative endophthalmitis is an ocular [[inflammation]], which may occur within hours to days following ocular surgery.
-Acute post-operative endophthalmitis is mainly caused by the introduction of an infectious agent, most commonly [[Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus|coagulase-negative staphylococci]], into the [[posterior segment|posterior segment of the eye]].Nearly every type of ocular surgery may be able to disturb the eye globe integrity and contaminate the [[aqueous humor]] and/or [[vitreous]]. [[Cataract]] surgery accounts for approximately 90% of all cases of post-operative enndophthalmitis.
+Acute post-operative endophthalmitis is primarily caused by the introduction of an infectious agent, most commonly [[Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus|coagulase-negative staphylococci]], into the [[posterior segment|posterior segment of the eye]]. Nearly every type of ocular surgery may  disturb the eye globe integrity and contaminate the [[aqueous humor]] and/or [[vitreous]]. [[Cataract]] surgery accounts for approximately 90% of all cases of post-operative endophthalmitis.
-Preoperative topical antimicrobial agents can decrease colony counts in the tear film, but they do not sterilize the area. The exact low rate of clinical infection following eye surgery (despite the relatively high prevalence of microorganisms in the eye) is not fully understood. It is thought that low rate of clinical infection following surgical procedure is explained by combination of low inoculum levels, low [[pathogenicity]], and the [[innate immune system|innate ocular defenses]] against infection.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref><ref name="pmid22297029">{{cite journal| author=Keay L, Gower EW, Cassard SD, Tielsch JM, Schein OD| title=Postcataract surgery endophthalmitis in the United States: analysis of the complete 2003 to 2004 Medicare database of cataract surgeries. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 2012 | volume= 119 | issue= 5 | pages= 914-22 | pmid=22297029 | doi=10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.11.023 | pmc=3343208 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22297029  }} </ref>
+Preoperative topical antimicrobial agents can decrease colony counts in the tear film; however, they do not sterilize the area. The exact incidence of clinical infection following eye surgery (despite the relatively high prevalence of microorganisms in the eye) is not fully understood. It is thought that low incidence of clinical infection following ocular procedures is explained by  low inoculum levels, low [[pathogenicity]], and the [[innate immune system|innate ocular defenses]] against infection.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref><ref name="pmid22297029">{{cite journal| author=Keay L, Gower EW, Cassard SD, Tielsch JM, Schein OD| title=Postcataract surgery endophthalmitis in the United States: analysis of the complete 2003 to 2004 Medicare database of cataract surgeries. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 2012 | volume= 119 | issue= 5 | pages= 914-22 | pmid=22297029 | doi=10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.11.023 | pmc=3343208 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22297029  }} </ref>
-'''delayed post-operative endophthalmitis'''
+'''Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis'''
-Post-operative endophthalmitis may also occur weeks to years following surgery. It presents as a low-grade [[inflammation]] in the [[anterior chamber]].
+Post-operative endophthalmitis may occur weeks to years following surgery. It presents as a low-grade [[inflammation]] in the [[anterior chamber]].
-The exact pathogenesis of delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is not fully understood. It is thought that delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is caused by either sequestration of low-virulence organisms introduced at the time of surgery or delayed inoculation of organisms to the eye through wound abnormalities, suture tracks, or filtering blebs.''[[Propionibacterium acnes]]'' is the most common microorganism encountered in delayed post-operative bacterial endophthalmitis. <ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+The exact pathogenesis of delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is not fully understood. It is thought that delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is caused by either sequestration of low-virulence organisms introduced at the time of surgery or delayed inoculation of organisms to the eye through wound abnormalities, suture tracks, or filtering blebs.''[[Propionibacterium acnes]]'' is the most common microorganism encountered in delayed post-operative bacterial endophthalmitis.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+Post-operative endophthalmitis is a medical emergency. If left untreated, it may lead to panophthalmitis, corneal infiltration, corneal perforation, and permanent vision loss.
 '''Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis'''
-Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis occurs following intravitreal injection of either [[Triamcinolone|triamcinolone acetone]] or anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti VEGF). They are generally safe, but they can lead to endophthalmitis as a visually devastating complication.<ref>Gregori, Ninel Z., et al. "Current infectious endophthalmitis rates after intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents and outcomes of treatment." Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina 46.6 (2015): 643-648.</ref>
+Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis occurs following intravitreal injection of either [[Triamcinolone|triamcinolone acetone]] or anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti VEGF). Intravitreal injections are generally safe; however, endophthalmitis is a rare visually devastating complication.<ref>Gregori, Ninel Z., et al. "Current infectious endophthalmitis rates after intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents and outcomes of treatment." Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina 46.6 (2015): 643-648.</ref>
-Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis is usually caused by in bacteria.
+Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis is usually caused by bacterial pathogens. Bacteria can gain access into the vitreous cavity either at the time of injection or, rarely, later through the needle tract.
-Bacteria can gain access into the vitreous cavity either at the time of injection, or much less likely later through the needle tract.
 Common sources of infection include:
-**Contaminated needle or instruments by periocular surfaces bacteria
+*Contaminated needle or instruments by periocular flora
-**Contaminated drug or drug vial
+*Contaminated drug or drug vial
-====Gross Pathology====
+===Gross Pathology===
-On gross pathology, eyelid swelling, eyelid erythema, injected [[conjunctiva]] and [[sclera]], [[hypopyon]], [[chemosis]], and [[mucoprulunt dischage]] are characteristic findings of post-operative endophthalmitis.
+On gross pathology, characteristic findings of post-operative endophthalmitis include eyelid swelling, eyelid erythema, injected [[conjunctiva]], [[hypopyon]], [[chemosis]], and mucopurulunt discharge.
-====Microscopic histopathological analysis====
+===Microscopic Pathology===
 On microscopic histopathological analysis, infiltration of [[polymorphonuclear leukocytes]] or chronic inflammatory cells (depending on the duration of the inflammation) and destruction of ocular structures are characteristic findings of post-operative bacterial endophthalmitis.
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 ===Acute Post-operative Endophthalmitis===
 Post-operative endophthalmitis has been reported following nearly every type of ocular surgery.
-Common causes of acute post-cataract endophthalmitis include:
+Common causes of acute post-operative endophthalmitis include:
 '''Bacterial'''<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
 *[[Gram-positive bacteria]]
 **[[Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus|Coagulase-negative staphylococci]]
-***''[[Staphylococcus epidermidis]] (most of the cases)
+***''[[Staphylococcus epidermidis]] (most common)
 **''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]''
-**''[[Streptococcus|Streptococcus spp]]''
+**''[[Streptococcus|Streptococcus spp.]]''
-**''[[Enterococcus|Enterococcus spp]]''
+**''[[Enterococcus|Enterococcus spp.]]''
 *[[Gram-negative bacilli]]
-**''[[Proteus|Proteus spp]]''
+**''[[Proteus|Proteus spp.]]''
 **''[[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]]''
 **''[[Haemophilus|Haemophilus spp.]]''
 '''Fungal'''<ref name="pmid12831144">{{cite journal| author=Gupta A, Gupta V, Gupta A, Dogra MR, Pandav SS, Ray P et al.| title=Spectrum and clinical profile of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis in north India. | journal=Indian J Ophthalmol | year= 2003 | volume= 51 | issue= 2 | pages= 139-45 | pmid=12831144 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12831144  }} </ref><ref> Frahmy JA. Endophthalmitis following cataract extraction: A study of 24 cases in 4498 operations. Acta Ophthalmol 1975;53:522-36.   Back to cited text no.</ref><ref>Theodore FH. Symposium: Postoperative endophthalmitis. Etiology and diagnosis of fungal endophthalmitis. Trans Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol 1978;85;327-29 </ref>
-*''[[Candida|Candida spp]]
+*''[[Candida|Candida spp.]]
-*''[[Aspergillus|Aspergillus spp]]''
+*''[[Aspergillus|Aspergillus spp.]]''
 ===Delayed Post-operative Endophthalmitis===
@@ Line 68: / Line 93: @@
 '''Bacterial'''<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
-*''[[Propionibacterium acnes]]'' (most common)
+*''[[Propionibacterium acnes]]''
 *''[[Streptococcus|Streptococcus spp]]''
 *''[[Corynebacterium|Corynebacterium spp]]''
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 *''[[Paecilomyces|Paecilomyces spp]]''
 *''[[Acremonium|Acremonium spp]]''
+===Post-intravitreal Injection Endophthalmitis===
+Common causes of post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid21330939">{{cite journal| author=McCannel CA| title=Meta-analysis of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents: causative organisms and possible prevention strategies. | journal=Retina | year= 2011 | volume= 31 | issue= 4 | pages= 654-61 | pmid=21330939 | doi=10.1097/IAE.0b013e31820a67e4 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21330939  }} </ref><ref name="pmidPMID: 21705087">{{cite journal| author=Shah CP, Garg SJ, Vander JF, Brown GC, Kaiser RS, Haller JA et al.| title=Outcomes and risk factors associated with endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 2011 | volume= 118 | issue= 10 | pages= 2028-34 | pmid=PMID: 21705087 | doi=10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.02.034 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21705087  }} </ref>
+*[[Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus|Coagulase-negative staphylococci]] (most common)
+*''[[Streptococcus|Streptococcus spp.]]''
+*''[[Corynebacterium|Corynebacterium spp.]]''
 ==Differentiating Post-cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis from Other Diseases==
-Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis must be differentiated from:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18361979">{{cite journal| author=Kutty PK, Forster TS, Wood-Koob C, Thayer N, Nelson RB, Berke SJ et al.| title=Multistate outbreak of toxic anterior segment syndrome, 2005. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 34 | issue= 4 | pages= 585-90 | pmid=18361979 | doi=10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.11.037 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18361979  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20610082">{{cite journal| author=Cutler Peck CM, Brubaker J, Clouser S, Danford C, Edelhauser HE, Mamalis N| title=Toxic anterior segment syndrome: common causes. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2010 | volume= 36 | issue= 7 | pages= 1073-80 | pmid=20610082 | doi=10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.01.030 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20610082  }} </ref>
+'''Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis''' must be differentiated from:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18361979">{{cite journal| author=Kutty PK, Forster TS, Wood-Koob C, Thayer N, Nelson RB, Berke SJ et al.| title=Multistate outbreak of toxic anterior segment syndrome, 2005. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 34 | issue= 4 | pages= 585-90 | pmid=18361979 | doi=10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.11.037 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18361979  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20610082">{{cite journal| author=Cutler Peck CM, Brubaker J, Clouser S, Danford C, Edelhauser HE, Mamalis N| title=Toxic anterior segment syndrome: common causes. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2010 | volume= 36 | issue= 7 | pages= 1073-80 | pmid=20610082 | doi=10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.01.030 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20610082  }} </ref>
-*Phacoanaphylactic endophthalmitis
 *[[Toxic anterior segment syndrome|Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS)]]
+*Retained lens material.
+*Flare-up of pre-existing uveitis.
+*Dehemoglobinized vitreous hemorrhage
-Delayed post-cataract endophthalmitis must be differentiated from:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid26124631">{{cite journal| author=Jindal A, Pathengay A, Jalali S, Mathai A, Pappuru RR, Narayanan R et al.| title=Microbiologic spectrum and susceptibility of isolates in delayed post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2015 | volume= 9 | issue=  | pages= 1077-9 | pmid=26124631 | doi=10.2147/OPTH.S82852 | pmc=4476472 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26124631  }} </ref>
+'''Delayed post-cataract endophthalmitis''' must be differentiated from:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid26124631">{{cite journal| author=Jindal A, Pathengay A, Jalali S, Mathai A, Pappuru RR, Narayanan R et al.| title=Microbiologic spectrum and susceptibility of isolates in delayed post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2015 | volume= 9 | issue=  | pages= 1077-9 | pmid=26124631 | doi=10.2147/OPTH.S82852 | pmc=4476472 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26124631  }} </ref>
 *[[Uveitis]]
 *Sterile inflammation
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 ==Epidemiology and Demographics==
 ===Prevalence and Incidence===
-*In 1910, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated 10,000 cases per 100,000 individuals with cataract surgery.
+*In 1910, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to be 10,000 cases per 100,000 individuals with cataract surgery.
 *Between 1970 to 1990, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to range from 72  to 120 cases per 100,000 individuals with cataract surgery.
-*Since the introduction of phacoemulsification and clear cornea incision, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to range from 300 to 500 cases per 100,000 individuals with cataract surgery.<ref> Koc, F., et al. "Factors influencing treatment results in pseudophakic endophthalmitis." European journal of ophthalmology 12.1 (2001): 34-39.</ref><ref> Kattan, H. M., Flynn, H. W. Jr., Pflugfelder, S. C., Robertson, C., Forster, R. K.: Nosocomial endophthalmitis survey. Current incidence of infection after intraocular surgery. Ophthalmology 98, 1991, 227 - 238</ref>
+*Since the introduction of phacoemulsification and clear cornea incision, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis is estimated to range from 300 to 500 cases per 100,000 individuals.<ref> Koc, F., et al. "Factors influencing treatment results in pseudophakic endophthalmitis." European journal of ophthalmology 12.1 (2001): 34-39.</ref><ref> Kattan, H. M., Flynn, H. W. Jr., Pflugfelder, S. C., Robertson, C., Forster, R. K.: Nosocomial endophthalmitis survey. Current incidence of infection after intraocular surgery. Ophthalmology 98, 1991, 227 - 238</ref>
 *The incidence of Post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis  is estimated to range from 20 to 50 cases per 100,000 individuals with intraocular injections.<ref>Gregori, Ninel Z., et al. "Current infectious endophthalmitis rates after intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents and outcomes of treatment." Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina 46.6 (2015): 643-648.</ref>
 ===Age===
-*Post-operative endophthalmitis (following cataract surgery) commonly affects patients older than 85 years.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+Post-operative endophthalmitis (following cataract surgery) commonly affects patients older than 85 years.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
 ===Gender===
-*Post-operative endophthalmitis affects men and women equally.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+Post-operative endophthalmitis affects men and women equally.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
 ===Geographical Distribution===
 In tropical regions such as India, 10–20% of all cases of acute post-cataract endophthalmitis are caused by fungi.<ref name="pmid12831144">{{cite journal| author=Gupta A, Gupta V, Gupta A, Dogra MR, Pandav SS, Ray P et al.| title=Spectrum and clinical profile of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis in north India. | journal=Indian J Ophthalmol | year= 2003 | volume= 51 | issue= 2 | pages= 139-45 | pmid=12831144 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12831144  }} </ref>
-===Developed Country===
+===Developed Countries===
 *In the United States, post-cataract endophthalmitis is the most common form of bacterial endophthalmitis.
-*In the United States, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to range from 80 to 360 cases per 100,00 individuals with ocular surgery.<ref name="pmid9627649">{{cite journal| author=Aaberg TM, Flynn HW, Schiffman J, Newton J| title=Nosocomial acute-onset postoperative endophthalmitis survey. A 10-year review of incidence and outcomes. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 1998 | volume= 105 | issue= 6 | pages= 1004-10 | pmid=9627649 | doi=10.1016/S0161-6420(98)96000-6 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9627649  }} </ref>
+*In the United States, the incidence of post-cataract endophthalmitis was estimated to range from 80 to 360 cases per 100,000 individuals with ocular surgery.<ref name="pmid9627649">{{cite journal| author=Aaberg TM, Flynn HW, Schiffman J, Newton J| title=Nosocomial acute-onset postoperative endophthalmitis survey. A 10-year review of incidence and outcomes. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 1998 | volume= 105 | issue= 6 | pages= 1004-10 | pmid=9627649 | doi=10.1016/S0161-6420(98)96000-6 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9627649  }} </ref>
 *In the  United States and Europe, nearly all cases of acute post-cataract endophthalmitis are caused by bacteria.
-*In the United States, the incidence of culture-proven postoperative endophthalmitis caused by cataract surgery with or without intraocular lens (IOL) was estimated to be 80 cases per 100,000 individuals.
+*In the United States, the incidence of culture-proven post-operative endophthalmitis caused by cataract surgery with or without intraocular lens (IOL) was estimated to be 80 cases per 100,000 individuals.
-*In the United States, the incidence of culture-proven postoperative endophthalmitis caused by secondary IOL placement was estimated to be 360 cases per 100,000 individuals.
+*In the United States, the incidence of culture-proven post-operative endophthalmitis caused by secondary IOL placement was estimated to be 360 cases per 100,000 individuals.
 ==Risk Factors==
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 ==Screening==
-Screening for post cataract surgery endophthalmitis is not recommended.<ref name=post-traumatic>US Preventivre Services Task Force http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/BrowseRec/Search?s=endophthalmitis Accessed on August 5, 2016 </ref>
+Screening for post-operative endophthalmitis is not recommended.<ref name=post-traumatic>US Preventivre Services Task Force http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/BrowseRec/Search?s=endophthalmitis Accessed on August 5, 2016 </ref>
 ==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
 ===Natural History===
-Post-cataract endophthalmitis is a medical emergency. If left untreated, It may lead to panophthalmitis, corneal infiltration, corneal perforation, and ultimately permanent [[vision loss]].
+Post-operative endophthalmitis is a medical emergency. If left untreated, It may lead to panophthalmitis, corneal infiltration, corneal perforation, and ultimately permanent [[vision loss]].
 ===Complications===
-Common complications of post-catarsct endophthalmitis include:
+Common complications of post-cataract endophthalmitis include:
 *Panophthalmitis
 *Decrease or loss of vision
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 *[[Retinal detachment]]
 *[[Vitreous hemorrhage]]
-*[[Hypotony]] and [[phthisis bulbi]]
+*Hypotony and [[phthisis bulbi]]
 ===Prognosis===
-Early diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobial therapy are fundamental to optimize visual outcome.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref><ref name="pmid11978440">{{cite journal| author=Mamalis N| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2002 | volume= 28 | issue= 5 | pages= 729-30 | pmid=11978440 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11978440  }} </ref>
+Early diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobial therapy are fundamental to optimize visual outcome.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref><ref name="pmid11978440">{{cite journal| author=Mamalis N| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2002 | volume= 28 | issue= 5 | pages= 729-30 | pmid=11978440 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11978440  }} </ref> Overall, 50% of eyes with post-cataract endophthalmitis obtain a final [[visual acuity]] 20/40 vision, and 10% obtain a final [[visual acuity]] of 20/400.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref>
-Overall, 50% of eyes with post-cataract endophthalmitis obtain a final [[visual acuity]] 20/40 vision, and 10% obtain a final [[visual acuity]] of 20/400.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref>
+The visual outcome of post operative endophthalmitis is highly correlated with the bacteriology.
-The visual outcome of post cataract endophthalmitis is highly correlated with the bacteriology.
+*Post-operative endophthalmitis caused by [[streptococcus]] is associated with very poor visual outcome.
-*Post-operative endophthalmitis caused by any type of [[streptococci]] is associated with very poor visual outcome.
+*Post-operative endophthalmitis caused by [[staphylococcus|coagulase-negative staphylococcus]] (causes milder endophthalmitis) is associated with better visual outcome than streptococci.
-*Post-operative endophthalmitis caused by [[staphylococcus|coagulase-negative staphylococcus]] (cause milder endophthalmitis) is associated with better visual outcome than strepcocci.
 *Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis is associated with particularly good prognosis with treatment.<ref> Zambrano, William, et al. "Management options for Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis." Ophthalmology 96.7 (1989): 1100-1105. </ref>
 ==Diagnosis==
-===Diagnostic Criteria===
+Endophthalmitis is a clinical diagnosis supported by culture of intra-ocular fluids.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
-Endophthalmitis is a clinical diagnosis, supported by culture of intra-ocular fluids.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
 ===History===
-A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient with post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis include:
+A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from a patient with post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis include:
 *History of previous [[cataract|cataract surgery]]
-*History of [[chronic]], recurrent, steroid responsive [[uveitis|idiopathic uveitis]] (most patients with delayed post-operative endophthalmitis are characterized by this presentation)
+*History of [[chronic]], recurrent, steroid responsive [[uveitis|idiopathic uveitis]]
 ===Symptoms===
-*'''Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis''' may occur within hours to few days after  cataract surgery in 75% of cases.
+*'''Acute post-cataract endophthalmitis''' may occur within hours to few days after cataract surgery in 75% of cases.
-*'''Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis''' may occur several weeks or month after surgery and often include less virulent bacteria and only of the patients may present with eye pain.
+*'''Delayed post-operative endophthalmitis''' may occur several weeks or months after surgery and often include less virulent bacteria and only of the patients may present with eye pain.
-Symptoms of post-cataratc endophthalmitis may include the following:<ref name="pmid18067969">{{cite journal| author=Lalwani GA, Flynn HW, Scott IU, Quinn CM, Berrocal AM, Davis JL et al.| title=Acute-onset endophthalmitis after clear corneal cataract surgery (1996-2005). Clinical features, causative organisms, and visual acuity outcomes. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 2008 | volume= 115 | issue= 3 | pages= 473-6 | pmid=18067969 | doi=10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.06.006 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18067969  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15883279">{{cite journal| author=Taban M, Behrens A, Newcomb RL, Nobe MY, Saedi G, Sweet PM et al.| title=Acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery: a systematic review of the literature. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 2005 | volume= 123 | issue= 5 | pages= 613-20 | pmid=15883279 | doi=10.1001/archopht.123.5.613 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15883279  }} </ref>
+Symptoms of post-cataract endophthalmitis may include the following:<ref name="pmid18067969">{{cite journal| author=Lalwani GA, Flynn HW, Scott IU, Quinn CM, Berrocal AM, Davis JL et al.| title=Acute-onset endophthalmitis after clear corneal cataract surgery (1996-2005). Clinical features, causative organisms, and visual acuity outcomes. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 2008 | volume= 115 | issue= 3 | pages= 473-6 | pmid=18067969 | doi=10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.06.006 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18067969  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15883279">{{cite journal| author=Taban M, Behrens A, Newcomb RL, Nobe MY, Saedi G, Sweet PM et al.| title=Acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery: a systematic review of the literature. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 2005 | volume= 123 | issue= 5 | pages= 613-20 | pmid=15883279 | doi=10.1001/archopht.123.5.613 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15883279  }} </ref>
-*Deep pain
+*Deep eye pain
 *Decreased vision
 *Lid swelling
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 ===Physical Examination===
-A thorough physical and eye examination from the patient is necessary.
+A thorough physical and eye examination of the patient is necessary.
-Common ophthalmoscope examination findings of post-operative endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+Common ophthalmoscopic examination findings of post-operative endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
 *Visual acuity less than 5/200
 *[[Conjunctival injection]]
-*[[eyelid edema]]
+*Eyelid edema
 *Decreased [[red reflex]]
 ===Laboratory Findings===
 Laboratory studies consistent with the diagnosis of post-cataract endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid9298055">{{cite journal| author=Barza M, Pavan PR, Doft BH, Wisniewski SR, Wilson LA, Han DP et al.| title=Evaluation of microbiological diagnostic techniques in postoperative endophthalmitis in the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 1997 | volume= 115 | issue= 9 | pages= 1142-50 | pmid=9298055 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9298055  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18721702">{{cite journal| author=Seal D, Reischl U, Behr A, Ferrer C, Alió J, Koerner RJ et al.| title=Laboratory diagnosis of endophthalmitis: comparison of microbiology and molecular methods in the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons multicenter study and susceptibility testing. | journal=J Cataract Refract Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 34 | issue= 9 | pages= 1439-50 | pmid=18721702 | doi=10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.05.043 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18721702  }} </ref>
-*Culture and gram stain of [[aqueous humor]] as well as the [[vitreous humor]] (not often sensitive)
+*Culture and gram stain of [[aqueous humor]] as well as the [[vitreous humor]] (not sensitive)
-*[[polymerase chain reaction|Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)]]  of [[aqueous humor]] as well as the [[vitreous humor]] (much more sensitive than culture (70% vs. 9%)
+*[[polymerase chain reaction|Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)]]  of [[aqueous humor]] as well as the [[vitreous humor]] (more sensitive than culture)
-*Conjunctival and eyelid cultures in patients with [[blepharitis]] and wound dehiscence may indicated
+*Conjunctival and eyelid cultures in patients with [[blepharitis]]; wound dehiscence may indicated
 [[Vitreous]] cultures are more likely to be positive after [[vitrectomy]] than vitreous aspirate (90% vs. 75%), and [[aqueous]] cultures are positive in 40% of all cases with endophthalmitis.
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 ===Imaging Findings===
 ====X Ray====
-There are no diagnostic x ray findings associated with post-cataract endophthalmitis.
+There are no diagnostic x ray findings associated with post-operative endophthalmitis.
 ====CT====
-There are no diagnostic CT scan findings associated with post-cataract endophthalmitis.
+There are no diagnostic CT scan findings associated with post-operative endophthalmitis.
 ====MRI====
-There are no diagnostic MRI findings associated with post-cataract endophthalmitis.
+There are no diagnostic MRI findings associated with post-operative endophthalmitis.
 ====Ultrasound====
-On ocular ultrasonography, endophthalmitis may characterized by anterior vitreous [[haze echoes]] and retinochoroidal thickening.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
+On ocular ultrasonography, endophthalmitis may be characterized by anterior vitreous [[haze echoes]] and retinochoroidal thickening.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref>
 ====Other Imaging Findings====
-Orbital echography is helpful for assessment of vitreous opacification, status of the posterior hyaloid face, and retinal detachment in a patient with post-operative.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref><ref name="pmid3495766">{{cite journal| author=Affeldt JC, Flynn HW, Forster RK, Mandelbaum S, Clarkson JG, Jarus GD| title=Microbial endophthalmitis resulting from ocular trauma. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 1987 | volume= 94 | issue= 4 | pages= 407-13 | pmid=3495766 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3495766  }} </ref>
+Orbital echography is helpful for assessment of vitreous opacification, status of the posterior hyloid face, and retinal detachment in a post-surgical patient.<ref name="pmid20390032">{{cite journal| author=Kernt M, Kampik A| title=Endophthalmitis: Pathogenesis, clinical presentation, management, and perspectives. | journal=Clin Ophthalmol | year= 2010 | volume= 4 | issue=  | pages= 121-35 | pmid=20390032 | doi= | pmc=2850824 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20390032  }} </ref><ref name="pmid3495766">{{cite journal| author=Affeldt JC, Flynn HW, Forster RK, Mandelbaum S, Clarkson JG, Jarus GD| title=Microbial endophthalmitis resulting from ocular trauma. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 1987 | volume= 94 | issue= 4 | pages= 407-13 | pmid=3495766 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3495766  }} </ref>
 ===Other Diagnostic Studies===
-====Slit lamp finding====
+====Slit lamp examination finding====
+Other diagnostic studies for post-operative endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid22297029">{{cite journal| author=Keay L, Gower EW, Cassard SD, Tielsch JM, Schein OD| title=Postcataract surgery endophthalmitis in the United States: analysis of the complete 2003 to 2004 Medicare database of cataract surgeries. | journal=Ophthalmology | year= 2012 | volume= 119 | issue= 5 | pages= 914-22 | pmid=22297029 | doi=10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.11.023 | pmc=3343208 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22297029  }} </ref>
 *Hypopyon ( >80% of cases)
 *[[Anterior chamber]] and [[vitreous]] inflammation
@@ Line 206: / Line 237: @@
 *[[Cloudy cornea]]
 *Decreased [[red reflex]]
-<gallery>
-Image:Anterior_chamber_inflammation.gif|[[Anterior chamber]] inflammation, mild corneal edema, and [[hypopyon]] in bacterial endophthalmitis
-Image:Exogenous_fungal_endophthalmitis.gif|Exogenous fungal endophthalmitis with corneal ulcer
-Image:Endophthalmitis.gif|[[Hypopyon]]
-Image:Clinical_slit-lamp_photograph.jpg|(A) Severe conjunctival injection, subconjunctival hemorrhage, corneal stromal edema, and hypopyon (B) Fundus photograph shows a mild pale color of optic disc & macular degeneration<ref name="pmid18323709">{{cite journal| author=Seo SW, Chung IY, Kim E, Park JM| title=A case of postoperative Sphingomonas paucimobilis endophthalmitis after cataract extraction. | journal=Korean J Ophthalmol | year= 2008 | volume= 22 | issue= 1 | pages= 63-5 | pmid=18323709 | doi=10.3341/kjo.2008.22.1.63 | pmc=2629956 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18323709  }} </ref>
-Image:IndianJOphthalmol-55-464-g001.gif|Corneal edema and severe [[anterior chamber]] exudation<ref name="pmid22606461">{{cite journal| author=Jaru-Ampornpan P, Agarwal A, Midha NK, Kim SJ| title=Traumatic Endophthalmitis due to Cellulosimicrobium cellulans. | journal=Case Rep Ophthalmol Med | year= 2011 | volume= 2011 | issue=  | pages= 469607 | pmid=22606461 | doi=10.1155/2011/469607 | pmc=3350247 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22606461  }} </ref>
-</gallery>
 ==Treatment==
-The patient needs urgent examination by an expert [[ophthalmologist]] and/or vitreo-retina specialist who will usually decide for urgent intervention to provide intravitreal injection of potent antibiotics and also prepare for an urgent pars plana [[vitrectomy]] as needed.  [[Enucleation]] may be required to remove a blind and painful eye.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid9298055">{{cite journal| author=Barza M, Pavan PR, Doft BH, Wisniewski SR, Wilson LA, Han DP et al.| title=Evaluation of microbiological diagnostic techniques in postoperative endophthalmitis in the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 1997 | volume= 115 | issue= 9 | pages= 1142-50 | pmid=9298055 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9298055  }} </ref>
+Patients with endophthalmitis require urgent examination by an expert [[ophthalmologist]] and/or vitreo-retinal specialist who will determine the need for urgent intervention to provide intravitreal injection of potent antibiotics and also prepare for an urgent pars plana [[vitrectomy]] as needed. [[Enucleation]] may be required to remove a blind and painful eye.<ref name="pmid23438028">{{cite journal| author=Durand ML| title=Endophthalmitis. | journal=Clin Microbiol Infect | year= 2013 | volume= 19 | issue= 3 | pages= 227-34 | pmid=23438028 | doi=10.1111/1469-0691.12118 | pmc=3638360 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23438028  }} </ref><ref name="pmid9298055">{{cite journal| author=Barza M, Pavan PR, Doft BH, Wisniewski SR, Wilson LA, Han DP et al.| title=Evaluation of microbiological diagnostic techniques in postoperative endophthalmitis in the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study. | journal=Arch Ophthalmol | year= 1997 | volume= 115 | issue= 9 | pages= 1142-50 | pmid=9298055 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9298055  }} </ref> Systemic antibiotics are not recommended, but may be considered in severe cases, especially with orbital involvement. In delayed post-operative endophthalmitis, treatment should include vitrectomy with posterior capsulectomy and intravitreal injection.
-*Bacterial and fungal cultures from vitreous samples are necessary in the management of endophthalmitis
-*In addition to intravitreal antibiotic therapy, immediate vitrectomy is often necessary
-*Repeat antimicrobial regimen in 2 days post-vitrectomy is necessary
-*Systemic antibiotics are not recommended, but may be considered in severe cases, especially with orbital involvement.
-*In delayed post-operative endophthalmitis, treatment should include vitrectomy with posterior capsulectomy and intravitreal injection.
 ===Antimicrobial Regimens===
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 ===Prevention===
 ====Primary prevention====
-Effective measures for the primary prevention of post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid18711270">{{cite journal| author=Kelkar A, Kelkar J, Amuaku W, Kelkar U, Shaikh A| title=How to prevent endophthalmitis in cataract surgeries? | journal=Indian J Ophthalmol | year= 2008 | volume= 56 | issue= 5 | pages= 403-7 | pmid=18711270 | doi= | pmc=2636140 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18711270  }} </ref><ref>Isenberg, Sherwin J., et al. "Efficacy of topical povidone-iodine during the first week after ophthalmic surgery." American journal of ophthalmology 124.1 (1997): 31-35.</ref><ref>Classen, David C., et al. "The timing of prophylactic administration of antibiotics and the risk of surgical-wound infection." New England Journal of Medicine 326.5 (1992): 281-286.</ref><ref>Barry, Peter, et al. "ESCRS study of prophylaxis of postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: preliminary report of principal results from a European multicenter study." Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 32.3 (2006): 407-410.</ref>
+Effective measures for the primary prevention of post-operative endophthalmitis include:<ref name="pmid18711270">{{cite journal| author=Kelkar A, Kelkar J, Amuaku W, Kelkar U, Shaikh A| title=How to prevent endophthalmitis in cataract surgeries? | journal=Indian J Ophthalmol | year= 2008 | volume= 56 | issue= 5 | pages= 403-7 | pmid=18711270 | doi= | pmc=2636140 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18711270  }} </ref><ref>Isenberg, Sherwin J., et al. "Efficacy of topical povidone-iodine during the first week after ophthalmic surgery." American journal of ophthalmology 124.1 (1997): 31-35.</ref><ref>Classen, David C., et al. "The timing of prophylactic administration of antibiotics and the risk of surgical-wound infection." New England Journal of Medicine 326.5 (1992): 281-286.</ref><ref>Barry, Peter, et al. "ESCRS study of prophylaxis of postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: preliminary report of principal results from a European multicenter study." Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 32.3 (2006): 407-410.</ref>
 *Proper sterile preparation of the surgical site
 *Sterile preparation of the skin surrounding the surgical eye with Povidone-Iodine 10%
 *Povidone-Iodine 5% onto the ocular surface (3-5 minutes prior to surgery)
-*preoperative antibiotic propylaxis (timing, routs of delivery, and antibiotic choice in not clear)
+*Preoperative antibiotic propylaxis (timing, routs of delivery, and antibiotic choice in not clear)
 *Proper construction of wound, injectable intraocular lenses
 *Preoperative clinical assessment of the patient before proceeding for surgery
 ====Secondary prevention====
 There are no secondary preventive measures available for post-operative endophthalmiatis. Post-operative endophthalmiatis is a medical emergency.
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