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Purulent Endophthalmitis

眼科

Common symptoms

巨登伟、视神经萎缩、流泪、眼球突出、晶状体混浊、眼球穿孔、畏光、眼痛、脓性分泌物、年轻人的眼袋、脓肿

The pathology of disease

Purulent endophthalmitis is severe intraocular infection with purulent inflammation of the vitreous/anterior chamber, occurring post-cataract surgery, after trauma, or endogenous (sepsis). It is an ophthalmic emergency causing rapid vision loss. Clinical: painful red eye, reduced vision, hypopyon, and vitreous haze/pus. Treatment: urgent tap and intravitreal antibiotics; pars-plana vitrectomy for severe/vision-threatening cases; systemic antibiotics for endogenous; frequent monitoring.

Common Symptoms

Painful red eye; reduced vision; hypopyon; vitreous haze/pus; post-op/trauma/sepsis

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial/fungal infection inside the eye (post-op/trauma/endogenous) causes purulent vitreous inflammation.

Treatment

Urgent tap + intravitreal antibiotics; vitrectomy if severe; systemic antibiotics for endogenous

Preventive Measures

Sterile surgery; prompt treatment; intravitreal antibiotics.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.