Bacterial endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular infection. Prompt, targeted intervention is required to control infection and preserve vision.
Management centres on direct intravitreal antibiotic injection — a combination antibiotic strategy is employed, with agent selection guided by coverage requirements and ocular safety considerations, and an anti-inflammatory adjunct is frequently added alongside antibiotic therapy.
DOI: 10.1128/CMR.15.1.111-124.2002
The recommended management of bacterial endophthalmitis includes direct injection of antibiotics into the vitreous.
Despite these conflicting results, dexamethasone is frequently used as an adjunct to antibiotic therapy in endophthalmitis.
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