Ophthalmology
Endophthalmitis
Sight-threatening intraocular infection — post-op, bleb-related, endogenous; immediate vitreous tap + intravitreal antibiotics.
Source: RCOphth; ESCRS
Step 1 of ~2
info
Recognise
Causes:
• Post-op (most common): cataract surgery, intravitreal injection, trabeculectomy bleb-related, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma surgery.
• Penetrating trauma.
• Endogenous (haematogenous): endocarditis, IVDU, immunocompromise, indwelling lines, candida.
Features: severe pain, ↓ vision, red eye, hypopyon, vitritis, lid swelling. Typically 2–7 days post-op (acute); chronic > 6 weeks.
Urgent same-day ophthalmology — sight + life-threatening.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Lisinopril (HFrEF / Post-MI) · ACE Inhibitor / HFrEF
- Colchicine (Pericarditis / Post-MI Inflammation) · Pericarditis / Coronary Inflammation
- Clopidogrel (ACS / Post-PCI) · Antiplatelet / ACS
- Glucagon · Endogenous peptide hormone / antidote
- Morphine (Oral) · Strong Opioid Analgesic — Step 3 WHO Ladder
- Oxycodone · Strong Opioid Analgesic — Step 3 WHO Ladder
Pathways
- Acute Red Eye / Vision Loss Screen · RCOphth 2020; NICE CKS
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension · ABN; consensus 2018
- Acute Red Eye Assessment · RCOphth / AAO
- Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma · RCOphth / EGS Guidelines
- Retinal Detachment · RCOphth Guidelines / EURETINA
- Diabetic Retinopathy — Screening and Management · NICE NG28 2016 / NHS DES Programme
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.