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Acute inflammation
of the structures in the posterior segment of the eye, (choroid, retina and vitreous).
Infectious agents are bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Bacterial endophthalmitis
is most common from, usually as a complication of the cataract surgery. Virtually
any bacteria can cause endophthalmitis.
Endophthalmitis develops suddenly
& progressively within first 24 hours after surgery. Absence of aggressive
treatment can cause serious consequences, (loss of eye).
To prevent
endophthalmitis ophthalmologists typically use antibiotics drops as prophylaxis
pre-operatively or post-operatively or both.
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