Endopthalmitis

Endophthalmitis is an inflammation caused by infection of the eye, with possible loss of vision and the eye itself.

Causes

  • complication of all intraocular surgeries, particularly cataract surgery
  • penetrating trauma
  • retained intraocular foreign bodies
  • intravitreal injections

Symptoms

  • severe pain
  • loss of vision
  • red eye

Treatment

You need urgent examination by an ophthalmologist.

Treatment may consist of:

  • intravitreal injection of potent antibiotics
  • urgent surgery (pars plana vitrectomy) by a retinal surgeon
  • eye removal

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Hours of Operation

Schedule March 25th - March 29th 2024

Schedule

Monday:

9:15 am-3:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed