Treatment of Postoperative Eye Infections Caused by Fungi
Author Information
Author(s): Aydin Sayime, Ertugrul Bulent, Gultekin Berna, Uyar Guliz, Kir Erkin
Primary Institution: The Hospital of Dumlupinar University, Department of Ophthalmology, Kutahya, Turkey
Hypothesis
Can local and systemic antifungal therapy effectively treat postoperative endophthalmitis caused by Aspergillus flavus and Scopulariopsis spp.?
Conclusion
Both cases of postoperative endophthalmitis were successfully treated with a combination of local and systemic antifungal therapies.
Supporting Evidence
- Endophthalmitis is a rare but serious condition that can occur after cataract surgery.
- Fungal endophthalmitis is difficult to treat and often requires a combination of antifungal therapies.
- Aspergillus flavus and Scopulariopsis spp. are uncommon causes of postoperative endophthalmitis.
Takeaway
Doctors treated two patients with serious eye infections caused by fungi, and both got better after using special antifungal medicines.
Methodology
The study involved two case reports detailing the treatment of fungal endophthalmitis with various antifungal agents following surgery.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Both patients were elderly males, one diabetic and the other cachectic.
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