A rare case of endophthalmitis after bleb needle revision for glaucoma Xen ® gel stent.
CONCLUSION: S. spiritivorum was isolated for the first time as a causative agent of endophthalmitis in humans. Bleb needle revision in patients with Xen gel implant is not free of complications, and an attentive follow-up is required.
PMID: 31552771 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Napoli L, Riva I, Oddone F, Michelessi M, Quaranta L Tags: Eur J Ophthalmol Source Type: research