ABSTRACT
Sequestration of bacteria within the capsular fornices after cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation can cause both acute and chronic inflammation. A case of persistent postoperative endophthalmitis caused by capsular sequestration of Cellulomonas is described. The patient underwent uncomplicated cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation and subsequently developed acute postoperative endophthalmitis. Inflammation persisted despite several vitreous taps and the injection of intravitreal antibiotics. Definitive treatment required pars plana vitrectomy, intraocular lens explantation, capsular bag removal, and intravitreal and parenteral antibiotics. In patients with postoperative endophthalmitis, one must consider atypical organisms as the source and should consider explantation of the intraocular lens with capsular bag removal. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2008;39:328-330.]
AUTHORS
From the Divisions of Infectious Diseases (SS, TC, MG, EKC) and Ophthalmology (NAS), Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
Accepted for publication December 20, 2007.
Address correspondence to Shobha Sharma, DO, Division of Infectious Diseases, Maimonides Medical Center, 4802 10th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
