3 Topic Commentaries

Endophthalmitis: A Case for Acting Early

Endophthalmitis: A Case for Acting Early

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  Marlene L. Durand, MD

  Infectious Diseases (Ocular infections)

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  Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Massachusetts General Hospital

  Endophthalmitis is a medical emergency, and prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for saving vision.

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  Jonathan F. Russell, MD, PhD

  Retina/Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa

  Endogenous endophthalmitis is considered a medical emergency, as it is often vision-threatening and results from infection that may be life-threatening.

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  Caroline R. Baumal, MD

  Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  New England Eye Center / Tufts University School of Medicine

  These data suggest that prompt treatment, especially in a nonadherent patient population, can lead to improved visual outcomes and decreased morbidity.

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