Early Developed Candida Endophthalmitis Following Intracapsular Cataract Extraction.
- Author:
Eun Suk SONG
1
;
Hong Joo HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Chun Buk University, Medical School, Chun Buk, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Aged;
Amphotericin B;
Candida albicans;
Candida*;
Cataract Extraction*;
Cataract*;
Endophthalmitis*;
Humans;
Intravitreal Injections;
Ketoconazole;
Prognosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1986;27(6):1097-1100
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Candida albicans endophthalmitis following cataract surgery is fortunately rare complication, but once the infection is established, its course is unrelenting and the prognosis for a good visual result is usually very guarded. The authors experienced a case of culture-proved Candida albicans endophthalmitis following intracapsular cataract extraction in a 74-year old man. Endophthalmitis was resolved after treatment with intravitreal injection of amphotericin B, intravenous amphotericin B, oral Ketoconazole and 2% of topical Ketoconazole.
