Propionibacterium acnes Endophthalmitis Following Baerveldt Glaucoma Device Implantation

Conclusions: Despite the introduction of antibiotics into the intravitreal, intracameral, and subconjunctival space surrounding the Baerveldt implant, infection persisted until complete explantation of the device. Early explantation should be considered in glaucoma drainage device endophthamitis secondary to P. acnes.
Source: Journal of Glaucoma - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Online Articles: Brief Reports Source Type: research