Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4025863 Ophthalmology 2015 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Endophthalmitis remains a serious issue, with those affected having reduced graft survival and poor visual outcomes. Management of the identified recipient and donor risk factors are important to reduce endophthalmitis risk. In particular, the increased incidence of endophthalmitis when the donor dies of infection requires further explanation and review of current donor eye retrieval and eye bank practices. The delayed presentation of endophthalmitis cases also raises questions regarding possible sequestration of microbes within the corneal tissue and the effect of antimicrobials in storage media.
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