Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4025863 | Ophthalmology | 2015 | 6 Pages |
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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Authors
Jern Yee MBBS, Mark N. BSc (Hons), MSc, Sathish FRCSEd, FRCOphth, Timothy J. MB, FRCPath, W. John PhD, Stephen B. MD, FRCOphth,