Management of endophthalmitis in a silicone oil-filled eye.

Authors

• I E Zimmer-Galler
• A Santos
• J A Haller
• P A Campochiaro

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-1997

Abstract

PURPOSE: To describe the management of endophthalmitis in an eye filled with silicone oil for prolonged internal retinal tamponade.

METHODS: A patient with a silicone oil-filled eye developed endophthalmitis postoperatively. Results of clinical examination, diagnostic procedures, and surgical management are described.

RESULTS: Removal of the silicone oil, injection of antibiotics into the fluid-filled vitreous cavity, and reinjection of silicone oil resulted in resolution of the endophthalmitis and improvement in vision.

CONCLUSIONS: Aggressive management of endophthalmitis in an eye requiring silicone oil tamponade may salvage useful vision.

Volume

17

Issue

6

First Page

507

Last Page

509

ISSN

0275-004X

Published In/Presented At

Zimmer-Galler, I. E., Santos, A., Haller, J. A., & Campochiaro, P. A. (1997). Management of endophthalmitis in a silicone oil-filled eye. Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.), 17(6), 507–509. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006982-199706000-00004

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

9428013

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article