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Acute
inflammation of the structures in the posterior segment
of the eye, (choroid, retina and vitreous). Infectious
agents are bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Bacterial endophthalmitis is most common from, usually
as a complication of the cataract surgery. Virtually
any bacteria can cause endophthalmitis.
Endophthalmitis develops suddenly & progressively
within first 24 hours after surgery. Absence of aggressive
treatment can cause serious consequences, (loss of eye).
To prevent endophthalmitis ophthalmologists typically
use antibiotics drops as prophylaxis pre-operatively
or post-operatively or both.
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