To report historically evolving strategies (then and now) in prevention and management of endophthalmitis.
A perspective on relevant topics in the prophylaxis and management of endophthalmitis.
This is an author selected review of studies leading to changes in strategies for endophthalmitis management over the last 100 years.
The current perspective discusses the trends and strategies over the past century. Historically, three endophthalmitis time-periods have existed and include the pre-antimicrobial era, the predominantly systemic antimicrobial era, and the current intravitreal antimicrobial era. The management of endophthalmitis from different etiologies including endogenous, post-injection, post-cataract surgery and other anterior segment related (e.g. post-penetrating keratoplasty), bleb-associated, glaucoma drainage device-associated, and open globe injury-associated are discussed. Specific etiologies may predict most common microbial causes and may guide differing management strategies. Pars plana vitrectomy offers theoretical advantages but is generally reserved for patients with more advanced disease.
Inspite of advances over the past 100 years, endophthalmitis is an important sight threatening complication. Timely management with the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents may optimize visual outcomes.
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science
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2%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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2%
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
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<1%
Other
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5%
Unknown
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Attention Score in Context
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 9. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 22 October 2022.
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#5,488,908
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#1,091
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#85,261
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#19
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