Endophthalmitis Quiz
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Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Redness in the eyes
Bleeding from the white part of the eye (the sclera)
Eyes are bloodshot
Redness of the eye
Blood in the white part of the eye
Red spots in the white of the eye
Eyes reddish
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is endophthalmitis?
Inflammation of the inside of the eyeball, usually due to infection. Prompt medical treatment is needed to prevent permanent blindness.
Symptoms of endophthalmitis
Eye redness
Eye pain
Fever
Eye discharge or "gunk"
Tearing from one eye
Poor vision
Difficulty seeing on one side
Questions your doctor may ask to check for endophthalmitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose endophthalmitis
Do you have redness on the white part of your eyes?
Do you have eye pain?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have eye discharge?
Do you have tearing from one eye only?
Treatment for endophthalmitis
This requires early treatment with an injection of antibiotics or antifungal medication into the eye. Severe cases may also require surgery to treat the infection.
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Diseases related to Endophthalmitis
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Reviewed By:
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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