Abstract
Dr.Shishir Verghese
Despite advances in cataract surgeries, endophthalmitis still remains a vision threatening nightmare because of delayed diagnosis and delayed management. This course will cover incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, differentials and management of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis. Topics will include differentiation of TASS from infection, varied Clinical Presentations, intravitreal injection of antibiotics and small gauge vitrectomy: timing, technique, extent. The medicolegal aspects of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis will be discussed. There will be use of real life case scenarios, videos to facilitate interaction between attendees and faculty. At conclusion of course, the attendees will take away practical pearls from experts so as to manage this condition confidently by timely diagnosis and management thereby salvaging these eyes.
| 1 | Introduction to Endophthalmitis – Incidence, Risk Factors & causative organisms | Dr.Shishir Verghese | watch video |
| 2 | Diagnose & Differentiate – Post-operative Uveitis vs TASS vs Endophthalmitis | Dr.Vaibhav Sethi | watch video |
| 3 | Indications for Medical Management of Endophthalmitis – Intravitreal Injections (Timing & Technique) | Dr. Pooja Bhatlavande | watch video |
| 4 | Indications for Surgical Management of Endophthalmitis – Small gauge Vitrectomy (Timing & Technique) | Dr. Kshitij Raizada | watch video |
| 5 | Pre/Per & Post-operative guidelines for Endophthalmitis prevention | Dr.Deepanshu Agrawal | watch video |
| 6 | Medicolegal Aspects in Endophthalmitis | Dr.Koushik Tripathy | watch video |
