Endopthalmitis complications after having cataract surgery?

della · Newbie Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 4

Hello! My father came back from cataract surgery few days ago. He started to have problems with his vision long time ago but he wasn't considering a surgery till the day when he wasn't able to do his everyday activities any more. His surgery went fine and I took him home the same day. He felt mild itching the day after but we thought it was a normal reaction. Yesterday his eye was red and painful and he felt terrible headache. I took him to the hospital and he was diagnosed endophthalmitis. He was prescribed some antibiotics and sent home. I am really worried.

katalin · Newbie Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 3

Hello! Cataract surgery is a procedure that disrupts the integrity of the globe just as other procedures as glaucoma surgery, retinal or radial keratotomy. It occurs when the organisms that reside at the eyelashes, eyelid or conjunctiva are introduced at the time of surgery and cause infection. You shouldn't worry. It is usual that patients with postoperative endophthalmitis are not admitted to the hospital. The treatment always involves antibiotics which are sometimes combined with steroids. Be in touch with your ophthalmologist and your father will feel better in few days.

Endopthalmitis complications after having cataract surgery?

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