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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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is endophthalmitis?
Inflammation inside the eyeball, typically from infection. Quick medical treatment is necessary to avoid 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
Early treatment with antibiotic or antifungal medication injections into the eye is needed. Severe cases might also need surgery to address the infection.
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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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