Culture-proven endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection: A 10-year analysis

Joseph M. Simonett, Austin Igelman, Stanford C. Taylor, J. C. Peter, Thomas S. Hwang, Phoebe Lin, Andreas K. Lauer, Christina J. Flaxel

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To report on the microbiology, management, and visual outcomes of intravitreal injection (IVI)-Associated, culture-proven endophthalmitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients seen at a tertiary referral center with culture-proven endophthalmitis associated with an IVI between June 2007 and July 2017 were included in this retrospective analysis. RESULTS: Thirty-five patients with culture-positive endophthalmitis following IVI were identified. All gram-positive organisms (34 of 35) were susceptible to vancomycin. Cases due to pathogens associated with oral or respiratory flora were common (31.4%, n = 11), presented earlier (2.0 days vs. 4.6 days, P < .001), were more likely to undergo pars plana vitrectomy (81.8% vs. 25.0%, P = .002) and had worse visual acuity outcomes. CONCLUSION: IVI-Associated endophthalmitis pathogens and anti-microbial susceptibilities in the Pacific Northwest are similar to those reported from other geographic locations. Bacteria associated with the oral and respiratory flora are common isolates that result in a more aggressive course and worse visual outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)33-38
Number of pages6
JournalOphthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina
Volume50
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

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