Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Endophthalmitis

Developing due to infectious and noninfectious causes, endophthalmitis is a serious condition requiring urgent intervention which can lead to eye loss. In recent years, medical and surgical approaches had great improvement in treatment of endophthalmitis. Early diagnosis and therapy is very important in endophthalmitis. By prompt and accurate treatment, good outcomes are established. In order to get successful results, combination of intravitreal antibiotic and pars plana vitrectomy approach is the best treatment modality. Early pars plana vitrectomy eliminates infective agents, suitable media and toxins while amplifying the action of intravitreal antibiotics.