Endophthalmitis in silicone oil-filled eye: A case report

Abstract

BACKGROUND Endophthalmitis occurring in silicone oil-filled eyes is a very rare occurrence, with reported incidence rates ranging between 0.07% and 0.039%. Traditional methods of management of infectious endophthalmitis include the removal of silicone oil, washout of the vitreous cavity, administration of intravitreal antibiotics, and re-injection of silicone oil. CASE SUMMARY Herein, we report the case of a 39-year-old man with unilateral endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade. Intravitreal injections of full-dose antibiotics and anterior chamber washout were used to treat the patient. No signs of retinal toxicity were observed during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION Intravitreal full-dose antibiotic injections and anterior chamber washout are promising alternatives to traditional therapies for endophthalmitis in silicone oil-filled eyes.