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Endophthalmitis is an infection of the posterior segment of the eye that frequently results in
loss of vision. This devastating result occurs despite prompt and often aggressive …

Purpose To investigate epidemiologic and clinical characteristics, prognostic factors, and
visual outcomes of posttraumatic intraocular foreign body (IOFB). Design Retrospective …

Purpose To determine the risk factors and visual outcome of endophthalmitis associated
with traumatic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) removal and its allied management. Methods …

Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are critical ophthalmic emergencies that require urgent
diagnosis and treatment to prevent blindness or globe loss. This study aimed to examine the …

Purpose To evaluate the visual results and determine the prognostic factors after the
removal of retained posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) by pars plana …

Background To determine the outcome of surgery in patients who presented with posterior
segment intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) and to identify factors associated with poor …

As with eye trauma in general, the vast majority of patients with intraocular foreign bodies
(IOFBs) are young and male. In a study by Williams and coworkers1 of 105 eyes with IOFBs …

Purpose To investigate efficacy of prophylactic intravitreal antibiotics in reducing incidence
of endophthalmitis after repair of open globe injuries. At King Abdulaziz University Hospital …

Objectives To describe, evaluate, and identify the characteristics, prognostic factors, and
visual outcomes in patients with intraocular foreign body (IOFB) in a Latin American …