endophthalmitis
Severe Eye Infection
Plain-language definition
A serious infection inside the eye, usually from bacteria entering after surgery or injury. Requires emergency antibiotic injection into the eye.
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Where this term comes up
“Antibiotics (for endophthalmitis)”
Treatment · Intravitreal Injection
“B-scan ultrasound if view is obscured (to check for endophthalmitis)”
Condition · Corneal Ulcer (Infectious Keratitis)
“Infection (endophthalmitis) - very rare (roughly 1 in 3,000) but serious; prevented with sterile technique and antibiotic drops”
Guide · Am I Getting Cataracts?
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- vitreous
Eye's Internal Gel
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- macula
Central Retina
- anti-VEGF
Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- conjunctiva
Eye Surface Membrane
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.