Traumatic endophthalmitis caused by and Free

Abstract

We report a rare case of polymicrobial traumatic endophthalmitis caused by and with successful interventions of complete pars plana vitrectomy with intravitreal injections of vancomycin and amikacin. In addition, the patient achieved a favourable visual acuity of 20/200.

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2009-04-01
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