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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
endophthalmitis complications
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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endophthalmitis complications
by topcat172, Apr 13, 2008 02:29PM
In Feb. I had cataract surgery and developed a severe case of bacterial endopthalmitis requiring emergency vitrectomy.
I have had 2 Laser iridotomys, and they still do not seem to help lower my intra ocular pressure and have been put on 3 drops to help lower pressure. I also have pigment deposits on the toric lens implant and pupillary block that was not relieved by Laser iridotomys. I have only very dark outline images out of that eye. i have been told by different different doctors that it could be months to a year at best before my vision returns better than now. How long does it usually take for vision to return and what is usual prognosis? If Iridotomy does not work and pressure meds do not seem to help, what other options are there available?
I have had 2 Laser iridotomys, and they still do not seem to help lower my intra ocular pressure and have been put on 3 drops to help lower pressure. I also have pigment deposits on the toric lens implant and pupillary block that was not relieved by Laser iridotomys. I have only very dark outline images out of that eye. i have been told by different different doctors that it could be months to a year at best before my vision returns better than now. How long does it usually take for vision to return and what is usual prognosis? If Iridotomy does not work and pressure meds do not seem to help, what other options are there available?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Apr 13, 2008 04:01PM
, Apr 13, 2008 04:01PM
You have a very guarded prognosis. It may take several months for vision to improve. I'm so very sorry for your situation. THe situation is complicated even further by the glaucoma and narrow angle situation. I think to say that your vision may not improve for a year is strange. It should start to improve within 3 or 4 months, I would think. It sounds like you have a very difficult future ahead for the eye. Either of the problems (particularly endophthalmitis) could be devestating - but both together is going to be hard to overcome.
MJK MD
MJK MD
