INFECTIOUS AND PRESUMED NONINFECTIOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS AFTER INTRAVITREAL TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTION

Abstract

Bacterial endophthalmitis after intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection may present in an atypical, relatively delayed manner with decreased vision but no pain or redness. Presumed noninfectious endophthalmitis presents within 2 days after the injection, may be accompanied by discomfort, and has a hypopyon that may be the triamcinolone material itself or a sterile inflammatory reaction. In these eyes, the hypopyon and symptoms quickly resolve without treatment.